Hyderabad fire at Nampally showroom: 3 dead, owner on run
Hyderabad fire at Nampally showroom: 3 dead, owner on run
A blaze at a furniture showroom in Nampally, Hyderabad, killed three people and left five feared trapped as rescue teams battled thick smoke and scorching heat.
A devastating fire swept through a furniture showroom and godown in Nampally, Hyderabad, leaving three people dead and five others feared trapped in a cellar. Firefighters arrived promptly, but the blaze intensified as smoke clogged the lanes and heat surged through the building.
Fire officials said the flames were sparked by combustible materials stored inside the showroom, turning the space into a furnace and making rescue operations dangerous for those attempting to reach the trapped.
More than ten fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and teams labored to douse the flames, ventilate the area, and reach those trapped in the cellar and upper floors. Thick smoke and extreme heat slowed efforts to pluck people from the depths of the building, even as teams pressed on with cooling and search operations.
Witnesses described a rapid blaze that unfolded within minutes, with alarms prompted as people scrambled to escape. The owner of the showroom had fled the scene and is currently on the run, complicating the investigation as authorities mobilize to locate him and determine responsibility.
Authorities have launched a full-scale inquiry to determine the cause of the fire, while rescue crews continue to search for trapped victims and ensure the safety of nearby residents and businesses. Families gathered outside the cordoned-off area, awaiting news as the city watched this developing tragedy.
