Hyderabad fire horror: 17 dead, several injured in massive blaze near Charminar | Rescue op in pics

Published on May 18, 2025 05:38 pm IST

At least 17 died and 10 were injured in a massive fire at a building near the iconic Charminar in Telangana's Hyderabad on Sunday. 

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At least 17 people died after fire broke out early Sunday morning at a building housing the Krishna Pearls shop and a residential complex near Charminar in Hyderabad.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 18, 2025 05:38 pm IST

At least 17 people died after fire broke out early Sunday morning at a building housing the Krishna Pearls shop and a residential complex near Charminar in Hyderabad.(AP)

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Telangana Disaster Response and Fire Services DG, Y Nagi Reddy, said, “The preliminary examination shows that the cause was a short circuit.”(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 18, 2025 05:38 pm IST

Telangana Disaster Response and Fire Services DG, Y Nagi Reddy, said, “The preliminary examination shows that the cause was a short circuit.”(REUTERS)

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Several fire engines were dispatched to the spot to bring the blaze, that is suspected to have been caused by a short-circuit, under control.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 18, 2025 05:38 pm IST

Several fire engines were dispatched to the spot to bring the blaze, that is suspected to have been caused by a short-circuit, under control.(PTI)

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As per reports, the cause of death of all the 17 people was due to smoke inhalation, nobody had burn injuries.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 18, 2025 05:38 pm IST

As per reports, the cause of death of all the 17 people was due to smoke inhalation, nobody had burn injuries.(ANI)

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Telangana Fire Disaster Response Emergency and Civil Defence released names of 17 deceased that includes eight children. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Telangana Fire Disaster Response Emergency and Civil Defence released names of 17 deceased that includes eight children. (PTI)

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The deceased included several kids.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The deceased included several kids.(PTI)

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An ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF has been announced for the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 18, 2025 05:38 pm IST

An ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF has been announced for the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.(AP)

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