Hyderabad: Fire breaks out in a building in Mailardevpally, 50 people rescued

A fire broke out in a BPCL (Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited) empty tanker in Cherlapally in the Medchal-Malkajgiri district. Two fire vehicles reached the spot and controlled the fire. There were no casualties in this fire, and the cause of the fire is yet to be known."

According to the fire official

The news of several people dying and many getting injured in the massive fire in Hyderabad, Telangana is extremely sad. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families in this difficult time and hope for the speedy recovery of the injured."

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi extended condolences and stated

The death of several people, including women and children, in a fire accident in Hyderabad is deeply distressing. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.”

In a post on X, she said

I am deeply saddened by the devastating fire tragedy in the Charminar area of Hyderabad, which has claimed several precious lives. My heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the victims during this difficult time.”

In a post on X, he wrote

A painful incident happened today in Gulzar Houz. The family had been living in this area for 125 years. All 17 of the deceased were immediate family members. It is a matter of great sorrow… I offer my condolences,

he told the media

Prima facie, the cause of the fire appears to be a short circuit in the mains of the shopping area,

he said

We will order an inquiry into the fire accident,

he said

The entrance of the building which is narrow was engulfed with fire and smoke and the access to the first floor through the staircase was only one meter due to which the occupants were unable to escape. The building had only one entry of two metres, which is like a tunnel,

Reddy said

As the main door of the building was engulfed in flames, we broke the shutter and also a wall and entered inside. As the blaze was high we went to the first floor. We found seven people in one room and six others in another room. We were not able to save them due to the fire. Had we saved them it would have been good,

he said

Now only two members of the family are left. I want to offer my condolences. I was informed by DG Fire Services that most of the deaths happened due to asphyxiation and fumes...let the report come, it is very painful,

he said

We broke through the shutter and a wall to get inside. It was pitch dark. The smoke was so dense we couldn’t see anything. A woman was found dead, clutching children in her arms — they had all suffocated.”

Zahir, a nearby shop owner, told NDTV

The main issue was the narrow staircase — there was no way to escape,

Telangana Fire Services DG Y Nagi Reddy told NDTV

There were 21 people in the building. The staircase was just one metre wide, and the exit was blocked by flames,

he said

G. Kishan Reddyunion Minister

The accident happened due to a short circuit and many people have died,

federal minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader G Kishan Reddy told reporters at the site of the accident

Seventeen people, who were shifted to the hospital in an unconscious state, could not survive. The staircase was very narrow, which made escape difficult. There was only one exit, and the fire had blocked it,

he said

Deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy in Hyderabad, Telangana. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences via a post on X, stating

Another entry point was created and firefighters entered from there. Most of the people inside were unconscious,

she said

The fire broke out on the ground floor and spread to the upper floors. Firefighting, search & rescue operations were carried out simultaneously,

it said

I met the family members. Such incidents are very sad. I am not accusing anyone, but police, municipality, fire and electricity departments must be made stronger. I was told the firefighters today did not have proper equipment initially. We must bring better technology in the coming days. I will talk to the central government and the Prime Minister and try to get financial help for the families of those who died in this incident,

he said

The fire broke out around 6 am and by 6:16 am the fire department of the Telangana government was present at the spot. They tried to save everyone. But the fire had spread massively... The majority of the people inside the building have died. The Chief Minister has spoken to the family (who were living in the building that caught fire). The state government will fully support the family. We will conduct a thorough review to ensure fire safety and avoid any such incidents in the future. The public also has to support the fire department in this."

Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar says