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    Massive fire broke out in a multi-storey building in Hyderabad, 6 people died of suffocation, rescue operation continues

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    Hyderabad: A massive fire broke out at Swapnalok Complex, a multi-storey building in Secunderabad on Thursday night. During this, six people died in the grip of fierce fire. Police say that four women are among the dead. Firefighters rescued seven other people. Hyderabad District Magistrate Amoy Kumar said the victims died of suffocation due to smoke inhalation. On the other hand, one deceased, whose age is said to be around 20, died in Gandhi Hospital. They were residents of Warangal, Mahabubabad and Khammam districts and were said to be employees of a company operating from the building.

    rescue work still going on

    After a four-hour effort, fire brigade personnel doused the blaze that started from the third floor of the Swapnalok complex and spread to the upper floors of the eight-storey building, which houses several offices. Officials said rescue operations are still on as the smoke has not cleared yet. Ten fire tenders reached the spot and are engaged in the operation to douse the fire.

    Nearby houses were evacuated

    Nearby houses were evacuated

    Due to the strong flames rising from the building, there was panic among the people around. Police evacuated people living in nearby buildings. According to the locals, the fire broke out between 7.30 and 8 am. The cause of the fire was not known. State minister T. Srinivas Yadav rushed to the spot and was supervising the rescue and relief work.

    When did the fire break out in Swapnalok Complex

    When did the fire break out in Swapnalok Complex

    Additional DCP of South Zone Syed Rafiq said that the fire broke out at around 7:30 pm due to short circuit, we are trying to rescue the people trapped inside, and till now we do not know how many people are trapped. Fire engines have reached the spot and rescue operations are on.

    11 people were rescued: Minister Talasani Srinivas

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    Telangana government minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav said that the fire engines have brought the fire under control after the rescue teams reached the spot. 5-6 people are still trapped in a room inside the building. Rescuers are using iron rods to rescue everyone who broke through the wall and have brought down 11 people so far.

    Second major incident in two months in Hyderabad

    Second major incident in two months in Hyderabad

    This is the second major fire accident in Hyderabad’s twin city Secunderabad in less than two months. On January 28, three people were killed in a massive fire at a multi-storey commercial complex. The building was completely gutted in the fire and was later demolished by the authorities, as the structure had become weak.

    Source: navbharattimes.indiatimes.com

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