Fire breaks out at a private school in Sangareddy, no casualties reported

A fire broke out at a Sangareddy private school but there were no casualties as the building was closed for Telangana Municipal elections; investigation ongoing.

A fire broke out at a private school in Pothireddypalli village of Sangareddy district on Wednesday (February 11, 2026). Major tragedy was averted as the school was closed for the day for the Telangana Municipal election-2026 and no student or staff were present on the premises at the time.

The incident was reported at Shraddha’s High School in Reddy Colony. According to officials, the first distress call was received at around 11.11 a.m. after which a fire tender from Sadasivpet was pressed into service.

Fire broke out at Shraddha’s High School in Pothireddypalli village of Sangareddy district on Wednesday | Photo Credit: By Arrangement

The Sadasivpet Station Fire Officer, Bhikshapati, said that the fire originated on the ground floor of the cellar plus G+3 building, affecting the reception and office room on the floor. Preliminary findings suggest that a short circuit may have triggered the fire. However, officials said a detailed investigation is under way to ascertain the exact cause.

Though described as a relatively small fire, thick smoke quickly filled the premises, causing alarm among local residents who noticed thick plumes rising from the structure. The Fire Department personnel rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control by noon. Further investigation is underway.