A major fire broke out at Shanbhag Hotel in Panjagutta, Hyderabad, on Saturday, causing panic in the area. Firefighters are working to control the blaze, with no casualties reported so far.
HYDERABAD: A major fire broke out on the fifth floor of Shanbhag Hotel in Panjagutta on Saturday, causing dense smoke and triggering panic among nearby residents and passersby.
Upon receiving the alert, police and fire department personnel promptly arrived at the scene. Firefighters are actively engaged in extinguishing the flames. Preliminary reports confirm that no casualties have been reported so far. However, the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Recent Fire Incidents in Hyderabad
This incident follows a recent fire in Manikonda, where a blaze in a grocery store resulted in three fatalities due to asphyxiation. The fire was reportedly caused by a short circuit, which led to gas cylinder explosions.
Authorities have urged businesses and residential buildings to follow strict fire safety measures to prevent such accidents. Fire department officials continue to monitor the situation at Shanbhag Hotel while investigating the cause of the fire.
