Hyderabad: Fire breaks out at three scrap godowns in Jeedimetla

A major fire broke out at three scrap godowns in the industrial area at Subhash Nagar of Jeedimetla on Sunday morning. The fire left the people residing nearby godowns in panic and the police evacuated the residents as a precautionary measure.

Locals who had noticed the thick smoke emanating from the godowns has informed the fire officials. The fire tenders reached the spot and struggling to control the fire. The cause of the fire is suspected due to the short circuit. However, the officials are yet to confirm it.

The police registered a case and ascertaining the loss of property incurred due to the fire accident. No casualties were reported in the incident.

Last week, a fire broke out a plastic godown at Mallepally near Nampally. The fire said to have engulfed due to a short circuit and later intensified after a compressor blast at a place located near Habeebnagar police station in Mallepally.