Kukatpally Fire | Hyderabad, Nov. 9: A major fire broke out at multiple warehouse and manufacturing units in Paparayudu Nagar, within Kukatpally police station limits, on Sunday.
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The blaze reportedly spread from a paper tea cup and plate manufacturing unit to nearby facilities. These included a GRB Ghee storage unit and a Haldiram’s warehouse.
A plastic plate and paper cup manufacturing unit and a scrap warehouse were also reportedly affected.
Kukatpally Fire | Five Fire Engines Deployed to Control Blaze
The fire spread rapidly to several nearby units, engulfing multiple vehicles. Several vehicles were completely gutted in the blaze.
Five fire engines rushed to the spot to control the fire. Police and HYDRAA personnel also reached the location as rescue and firefighting operations continued.
One person sustained injuries and was shifted to a hospital for treatment.
Firecracker Sparks or Short Circuit Suspected
Police suspect that firecrackers or an electrical short circuit may have triggered the fire. The exact cause has not yet been established.
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Several fire incidents were reported across Hyderabad on Sunday, keeping Fire and Emergency Services on high alert.
Authorities suspect that Diwali firecrackers and electrical short circuits may have caused some of the incidents. Major fires were also reported in Secunderabad and Mailardevpally.
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