4 feared trapped in four-storey building after major fire in Hyderabad
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Hyderabad: At least three to four people are feared trapped in a four-storey building in Nampally, Hyderabad, housing a furniture shop and other establishments, after a major fire broke out on Saturday afternoon, officials said.
Personnel from the Fire Department, police, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), and other agencies are engaged in rescue operations, using a hydraulic lift to access the upper floors.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, who is supervising the operations, said efforts are ongoing to rescue those trapped. “Though the fire has been brought under control, heavy smoke is making it difficult for rescue personnel to enter the building,” he said.
The victims are believed to be trapped on the second cellar, and teams are making efforts to reach them. Fire personnel attempting to enter the building were forced to retreat due to dense smoke, Sajjanar added.
Several furniture shops are located in the Nampally area, where the incident occurred.
With PTI inputs