Hyderabad: A major fire broke out at a furniture godown within Tappachabutra police station limits in the early hours of Tuesday, October 13, damaging five godowns in the vicinity and a mini-truck.
According to Tappachabutra police, the fire was reported at around 2:25 am. A suspected short circuit is being considered as a possible cause, although the exact reason has not yet been established.
Five fire engines deployed
Assistant District Fire Officer Bhanu Pratap, attached to the High Court fire station, said five fire engines were deployed to control the blaze. Firefighters took approximately four hours to extinguish the fire.
The flames spread to nearby storage facilities, resulting in damage to five godowns and a mini-truck, according to the police.
Loss assessment and investigation underway
The extent of the property damage is yet to be determined. Officials said the godown owners had not provided an estimate of the losses.
Tappachabutra police told Siasat.com that an FIR had not been registered at the time of reporting. The cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
Further details are awaited as authorities assess the damage and establish the cause of the blaze.
