Hyderabad: A Gachibowli fire accident broke out in a building cellar at TNGO Colony on Monday morning, destroying parked vehicles and trapping residents inside.
The fire started suddenly in the cellar and quickly spread through the parking area. As a result, 15 two-wheelers parked in a row were completely gutted. Preliminary information indicated that a short circuit in an electrical panel board triggered the blaze.
Flames spread rapidly to nearby bikes, while fuel tanks exploded and intensified the fire. Consequently, thick smoke engulfed the entire building and caused panic among residents.
Gachibowli fire accident injures three as smoke engulfs building
Meanwhile, heavy smoke and flames prevented people on upper floors from exiting. Fire personnel reached the spot soon after receiving information and began rescue operations. They brought out 11 people safely using ladders.
However, several residents struggled to breathe due to dense smoke. Two persons sustained serious injuries, while another fell ill after inhaling smoke. Authorities shifted the injured to a nearby hospital and began treatment.
Firefighters contained the blaze in time and stopped it from spreading to upper floors, preventing a larger loss of life, according to locals.