Fire destroys cloth store in Narsampet due to short circuit, ₹80 lakh loss reported

Hyderabad: A fire accident in Narsampet town of Warangal district gutted a cloth store late Sunday night. Investigators said a short circuit in the wiring triggered the blaze at Shivaram Cloth Store near Jayashree Talkies.

Flames spread rapidly, engulfing the entire shop within minutes. Fortunately, two people inside managed to escape before the fire intensified. Locals said the accident occurred around midnight when the store had already closed for the day.

Fire accident in Narsampet causes huge damage

Eyewitnesses reported that the fire burned all the clothes and valuables. Shop owner Bopparathi Raju said the loss could reach ₹80 lakh. He explained that the flames destroyed everything before firefighters reached the scene.

Police teams arrived soon after receiving the call. Officers began examining the cause and confirmed that faulty wiring led to the fire. They also inspected the premises for safety lapses and electrical violations.

Officials urge traders to follow fire safety rules

Firefighters extinguished the blaze after several hours of effort. They later reviewed damage details and compiled a full report for the district authorities. Officials urged local traders to check electrical lines regularly and install fire extinguishers to avoid future incidents.

Meanwhile, residents appreciated the firefighters’ quick response, which stopped the flames from spreading to nearby shops.