New Delhi: You never know when bad times will come. A massive fire suddenly broke out in a building in Gulzar House near Charminar in Hyderabad, in which 17 people have died so far. 8 children are also among the dead. More than 30 people are said to be injured and have been admitted to the hospital. The condition of some remains critical, where the death toll may increase.
The fire brigade team reached the spot,where the fire hhadbeen controlled. 15 people trapped in the fire have been evacuated by conducting a rescue operation. Local people will also have to work hard to take out the people burnt in the fire.
Administrative teams are deployed at the site of the incident. The cause of the fire is believed to be a short circuit. However, it has not yet been officially confirmed. Everyone from PM Narendra Modi to the CM of Telangana has expressed grief over the incident.
PM Modi expressed grief over the incident.
PM Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the massive fire accident in Hyderabad. He tweeted on Twitter that he was ‘deeply saddened by the death of people in the fire incident in Hyderabad. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Wishing the injured a speedy recovery. Relief assistance of Rs 2 lakh each will be given to the families of those who lost their lives from the PM Relief Fund. The government will help the injured with Rs 50,000 each.
CM also expressed grief.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has expressed grief over the tragic accident. He has given instructions to provide immediate treatment to the injured. At the same time, Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy and AIMIM MLA Mumtaz Ahmed Khan reached the spot and took stock of the situation.