Hyderabad sources reported that in a freak fire accident which took place on Friday, a short circuit is said to have caused a gas cylinder explosion in a paint godown near Ranigunj's Bombay Hotel. As per report no loss of life was reported, a massive fire broke out engulfing nearby places. Meanwhile the police are evacuating people in the area to ensure their safety. On the other hand, the fire service personnel are trying to control the fire.
Moreover due to heavy smoke in the area, officials have stopped the local trains, while severe road traffic jam clogged the movement of vehicles in the Ranigunj area. Furthermore police are investigating the cause of the explosion which led to the blaze. Moreover it is believed that a short circuit caused the cylinder blast.
Media reports said that six fire engines were
pressed into service and were fighting the blaze and hence the flames led to a
portion of a building collapsing. Accordingly the GHMC Commissioner has advised
people in the immediate vicinity to move to a safer location till the fire is
brought under control.
