Watch: Fire breaks out in chemical company on outskirts of Hyderabad

According to the police, a short circuit is suspected to have led to the fire. The company workers, who noticed the flames, alerted the police and the fire department.

Hyderabad: A fire broke out in a chemical company at Peddamberpet in Hayathnagar on the city outskirts on Friday. No casualties were reported.

According to the police, a short circuit is suspected to have led to the fire. The company workers, who noticed the flames, alerted the police and the fire department. Panic prevailed in the area for some time due to the chemical explosions. The smoke engulfed the surrounding areas, triggering panic among the residents.

Fire engines were rushed to the spot and the flames were doused in about an hour. The worth of the property damaged is to be estimated.

The police are investigating.