Telangana: 17 killed in massive fire near historic Charminar, firefighting ops underway

As many as 17 persons were killed in a massive fire near Hyderabad's iconic Charminar on Sunday. Firefighting operations are underway and at least 11 fire tenders are at the spot.

 

A massive fire broke out in a building in Gulzar House near Charminar in Hyderabad on Sunday. According to hospital authorities, eight persons were brought dead to the facility. 

 

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed shock over the incident and condoled the deaths. The chief minister said the situation is being monitored and senior officials have been directed to carry out necessary relief measures to rescue those trapped inside the building. A statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office said directions were issued to immediately shift the injured to hospitals and ensure proper medical treatment.

 

According to a Telangana fire department official, they received a call at around 6.30am and rushed to the spot. Several people were found unconscious and shifted to various hospitals. 

 

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy visited the spot and reviewed the situation. Reddy said, "Police informed that eight people are dead in the fire accident. But the figure has to be confirmed by them only. Some children are among the dead." Reddy added he would speak with the Centre and the prime minister and try to get financial help for the kin of those who died in this incident. 

 

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the deaths and announced solatium for the families of the deceased. "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. An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000," Modi said in a statement.

 

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