Fire Breaks Out at Wine Shop on Raj Bhavan Road in Hyderabad
Blaze reportedly triggered by short circuit in Somajiguda; firefighters bring flames under control early Saturday morning
Hyderabad: A fire broke out at a wine shop on Raj Bhavan Road in Somajiguda early Saturday, causing property loss worth lakhs of rupees. No casualties were reported.
Officials from the Secretariat fire station said they received information around 6.45 am and reached the spot. The flames, which gutted the entire shop, were brought under control by 8.30 am. A short circuit is suspected, though the exact cause is under investigation.
Secretariat fire station officer Janya Kumar said the outlet lacked basic fire safety equipment, and the presence of alcohol aggravated the blaze.
District fire officer T. Venkanna told Deccan Chronicle: “While alcohol is highly inflammable, there are no special rules for outlets alone. But all liquor outlets are supposed to have fire extinguishers and detectors. Licensing and verification fall under the excise department.”
Attempts to contact excise officials went unanswered.
