Series of Fire Accidents Reported Across Hyderabad During Diwali

A series of fire accidents were reported across Hyderabad and its outskirts during Diwali, triggering panic among residents. Firecracker sparks and other suspected causes led to blazes in several areas, including Begum Bazaar, Jeedimetla, Mailardevpally, Bandimet and Kukatpally. At Begum Bazaar, a building caught fire after firecracker sparks reportedly landed on it. In Jeedimetla, a scrap shop was gutted, while a decoration warehouse near Hanuman Temple in Mailardevpally also caught fire. Firefighters rushed to the locations and brought the flames under control.

Another major fire broke out at Sai Balaji Distributor Drug Mart on Maruti Street in Bandimet, Secunderabad. In Kukatpally's Asbestos Colony, a fire that started at a paper plate and tea cup manufacturing unit spread to nearby warehouses storing ghee, Kurkure and Haldiram products. Four fire engines were deployed to control the blaze. Officials suspect a short circuit may have caused the Kukatpally incident. No casualties were reported in any of these accidents, although property worth lakhs of rupees was damaged. Investigations into the incidents are underway.