Hyderabad: A major fire broke out on Thursday at a shopping complex in Chandanagar, Hyderabad, resulting in significant property damage and triggering panic among residents. Thick flames and smoke were seen billowing from the building, which was completely gutted in the incident. The fire reportedly spread to adjacent structures, prompting evacuations in the surrounding area.
Fire and rescue teams rushed to the scene and launched extensive firefighting operations using multiple fire tenders. Preliminary reports indicate that the blaze may have been caused by a short circuit. Authorities noted that the same shopping complex had witnessed a similar fire incident last year. Investigations are underway to determine the exact cause and assess damages.
Fire Erupts at Centro Showroom in Chandanagar
A fire broke out at the Centro showroom in #Chandanagar, reportedly triggered by a short circuit.
The blaze originated in an LED display board before spreading.
Firefighters reached the spot to extinguish the fire,… pic.twitter.com/2ufRnRi5gD
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