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Five feared trapped after fire breaks out in commercial building at Nampally in Hyderabad

News DeskLast Updated: 24 January 2026, 11:55 PM ISTShare Though the fire was brought under control, thick smoke billowing from the building is making rescue operations difficult. Rescue operation underway after a massive fire breaks out at a furniture shop in Nampally in Hyderabad (ANI Photo)Hyderabad: Five people are feared trapped in the basement of a four-storey furniture shop in Nampally here after a major fire broke out on Saturday, officials said. A rescue operation is underway, they said Multiple agencies, including police, fire and NDRF personnel, launched rescue operation after the fire erupted in the afternoon, Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar said.

Five feared trapped after fire breaks out in commercial building at Nampally in Hyderabad

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Key Highlights

  • Though the fire was brought under control, thick smoke billowing out from the building made the operation difficult, they said.
  • The exact number of persons stuck in the basement was not known as the rescue personnel could not reach them due to operational difficulties.
  • Those who were trapped are the family members of a security guard and other workers.
  • An accommodation was provided in a basement for workers there.
  • Explaining why smoke persisted for several hours, an official said furniture and related material were dumped in the basements of the building with two basements.
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