Overview

• A fire broke out in a ground-plus-three-floor building near Gol Masjid in Hyderabad's Afzalgunj on May 15, 2025, at approximately 8:45 a.m.
• Firefighters deployed seven fire tenders, including a Bronto skylift and a firefighting robot, to contain the blaze and evacuate trapped residents.
• Authorities confirmed that six individuals were rescued, though some reports suggest up to nine were saved, including children and an elderly woman, with minor injuries reported.
• The fire was successfully contained without spreading to neighboring shops, and cooling operations are ongoing to ensure safety.
• Preliminary investigations suggest an electrical short circuit as the likely cause, with inquiries continuing into the incident.