Six people rescued by firefighters from smoldering building in Hyderabad’s Afzalgunj

A fire broke out in a building in Afzalgunj of Hyderabad, suspected to be caused by a short circuit, no casualties reported.

A major fire broke out in a ground-plus-three-floor building near Gol Masjid in Afzalgunj on Thursday (May 15, 2025) morning. The fire, which is suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, was reported at approximately 8:45 a.m., said an officer from the fire control room.

Smoke quickly filled the building, which houses commercial establishments on the ground floor and residential flats above, trapping several occupants. Firefighters rushed to the scene and managed to rescue six individuals from the upper floors. No casualties have been reported so far, informed an officer on the ground.

“A total of seven fire tenders were deployed to tackle the blaze. These included three water tenders, three water bowsers, one multipurpose truck, a Bronto skylift, and a firefighting robot. The Bronto skylift was instrumental in reaching the upper floors, while the robot was deployed for operations in high-risk zones,” said the officer.

Authorities confirmed that the fire was brought under control, and cooling operations are currently underway. An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing, though preliminary reports suggest an electrical short circuit as the likely trigger.