Hyderabad: A major Maitrivanam fire accident occurred in Hyderabad on Thursday, prompting a large-scale emergency response from firefighters and police.
The fire sent huge flames and thick smoke into the air, causing panic among people in the area.
Firefighters and police personnel rushed to the spot soon after receiving information about the incident.
Fire department teams launched operations to bring the blaze under control.
Maitrivanam fire accident sparks rescue efforts
Meanwhile, officials took special measures to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby areas.
Dense smoke disrupted movement in the surrounding locality. Authorities also began shifting people from the building to safer locations.
Officials have not yet determined the cause of the fire.
Authorities are still assessing the extent of property damage caused by the incident.
There was no immediate official information on casualties at the time of reporting.
Police registered a case and started an investigation into the incident.