Massive Blaze Destroys Numerous Garment Stores in Historic Hyderabad
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Synopsis
A massive fire broke out in a shopping complex in old Hyderabad, destroying over 40 garment shops. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. The fire services battled the flames for more than seven hours, with officials suspecting a short circuit as the cause. An assessment of property damage is underway.
Key Takeaways
- A large fire consumed multiple garment stores in Hyderabad.
- No injuries were reported despite the extensive damage.
- The fire lasted for over seven hours and involved eight fire engines.
- The incident is believed to have started due to a short circuit.
- Property loss estimates are pending.
Hyderabad, Feb 10 (NationPress) A significant fire engulfed multiple garment stores in a shopping complex located in the old city of Hyderabad on Monday morning. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported.
The police reported that the fire originated in a garment shop on the third floor of a building and rapidly spread to the second and fourth floors. Over 40 garment stores were completely destroyed in the inferno.
A fire services representative mentioned that they received an emergency call at approximately 2:15 a.m. and promptly dispatched units to the location.
At least eight fire engines were mobilized for the firefighting efforts, which persisted for over seven hours.
The fire ignited in a textile shop within Madina & Abbas Towers Wholesale Market located in Deewan Dewdhi, a commercial center near the Madina Building, and subsequently spread to nearby shops.
Dense smoke filled the area, causing widespread panic. As the shops were closed, firefighters faced significant challenges in extinguishing the flames, necessitating the breaking open of shutters to gain access.
Large quantities of garments, polyester materials, and hosiery contributed to the quick escalation of the fire, complicating the firefighters' efforts.
Fire services personnel, aided by police, managed to control the fire after an arduous operation lasting more than seven hours. Remarkably, no injuries were reported during the incident. Smoke continued to billow from the charred shops long after the fire was extinguished.
As word of the fire spread, shop owners flocked to the market, shocked by the extensive damage to their properties.
Fire services officials suspect that a short circuit may have triggered the devastating fire. Police have registered a case and are conducting further investigations.
An official indicated that an assessment of the property damage would be conducted once details are collected from the shop owners.
