Hyderabad: A major fire broke out at the Mangala Gowri showroom on Road No. 36 in Jubilee Hills on Thursday morning, sending thick smoke across the area.
Flames rose rapidly from the premises and smoke spread through the locality. Nearby buildings faced risk as the blaze intensified.
After receiving information, fire personnel rushed to the spot and began containment operations. Preliminary inputs indicated that a short circuit in a temple set installed in front of the shop triggered the incident.
Fire spreads from temple set into showroom
According to initial reports, sparks flew when staff opened the showroom in the morning and ignited the decorative structure. The set burned completely before flames spread inside.
Garments caught fire and the building filled with dense smoke. Meanwhile, police halted traffic along the stretch as a precaution.
All showroom staff remained outside during the incident, officials said. Police confirmed that no one was inside when the blaze erupted. Further details are awaited.