Hyderabad: A major fire broke out in a G+2 commercial building at Madina Circle, near Charminar and Pathar Gatti, on Monday morning, damaging seven shops and triggering panic among traders and passers-by in one of the Old City’s busiest commercial hubs.According to fire officials, the blaze started on the first floor around 9.40 am and quickly spread to adjoining shops. Thick smoke billowed from the building, drawing crowds and slowing traffic in the area.Four fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and firefighters battled the flames for nearly seven to eight hours before bringing the fire under control. Shops storing textiles and clothes were among those affected, with most suffering heavy damage.“The fire was of medium to serious intensity. Preliminary indications point to a short circuit in an electrical panel as the likely cause, though the exact reason is under investigation. A detailed probe will begin once the premises are declared safe,” said Rajkumar, station fire officer (SFO), high court fire station.He added that the losses were estimated at several lakhs of rupees, with a detailed assessment pending consultations with the shopkeepers.
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