Fire Breaks Out in Mangalagowri Showroom in Jubilee Hills
The entire area was engulfed in thick smoke prompting the people to enquire about what exactly happened
Hyderabad: A major fire broke out in Mangalagowri showroom in Jubilee Hills Road Number 36 triggering panic among residents and shopkeepers on Thursday morning.
Two fire tenders initially rushed to the spot to douse the flames. Traffic came to a halt in the locality. However, police cleared the jam and paved the way for fire tenders to reach the spot quickly. The entire area was engulfed in thick smoke prompting the people to enquire about what exactly happened.
The intensity of the fire was high because of the glass facade, which was designed like a temple gopuram. The fire started at around 11.20 am in the building, housing a saree showroom and other garment outlets, where renovation work was going on, officials said, adding five workers, who were inside were brought out.
TV visuals showed flames erupting and thick smoke emanating from the exterior of the building. The building was vacant and there was no material inside. The fire has been brought under control. No one was injured in the incident, a fire department official said. The exact cause of the blaze was under investigation, he said.
