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New Indian Express
22-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Hyderabad fire that killed 17 likely caused by inverter short circuit, say investigators
HYDERABAD: The fire that killed 17 members of a family that owns a jewellery business in Gulzar Houz could have been prevented if basic electrical safety protocols had been followed, investigators believe. Experts who assessed the site on Wednesday pointed to an electrical short circuit in the inverter circuit of the Krishna Pearls shop as the probable cause of the blaze. Mahipal Reddy, Fire Engineer from Hyderabad and Nilesh Ukunde, Chief Investigator, Forensic Fire and Cyber Investigators, Nagpur, visited the premises to conduct a detailed inquiry. Their final report is expected to be submitted to the Fire department DG within two days. Preliminary findings suggest that although the regular power supply had been turned off, a routine practice, the inverter circuit remained active. The fire reportedly began in an LED display unit connected to this circuit, then spread rapidly through the shop. Fire department DG Y Nagi Reddy said that the fire originated in the Krishna Pearls outlet and engulfed the entire floor. An air conditioning unit in the same room is believed to have caught fire or malfunctioned, contributing to its rapid spread. Combustible materials such as plywood furnishings, chairs and other items added to the intensity of the blaze. At the time of the incident, 23 persons were present in the building—19 family members and four workers. The fire was first noticed at approximately 5 am by a worker, who alerted the rest of the occupants. While all family members were on the first floor, three workers attempted to extinguish the fire on the ground floor using buckets of water, as instructed by the family. This continued for about 40 minutes before the situation worsened.
India Gazette
18-05-2025
- General
- India Gazette
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy expresses
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 18 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday expressed deep shock over the tragic fire mishap that occurred near Gulzar House in the Old City of Hyderabad. He instructed the top officials to take all necessary measures to save the families trapped in the fire accident; the Chief Minister issued orders to shift the injured to nearby hospitals and provide better medical treatment. The CM spoke to Minister Ponnam Prabhakar about the fire incident on the phone and ordered to intensify rescue operations. He also enquired about the steps being taken for rescue and relief operations by the Police and Fire Service wings. CM Revanth Reddy also expressed condolences to the victims' families on the phone and assured them of all assistance from the government. Director General of Disaster Management and Fire Services Nagi Reddy has been asked to closely monitor relief operations. According to Telangana Fire Disaster Response Emergency and Civil Defence, at least 17 people lost their lives in the fire that broke out early Sunday morning at a building housing the Krishna Pearls shop and a residential complex near Charminar. Telangana Disaster Response and Fire Services DG, Y Nagi Reddy, said, 'There was a fire incident in the Krishna Pearls shop and the residential complex in the Gulzar House area. The Fire department received the call at 6:16 am and dispatched 11 fire engines with sufficient staff by 6:17 am... The fire department used breathing operators and oxygen masks to rescue the people... The information is that 17 people could not survive... The preliminary examination shows that the cause was a short circuit...' 'There was no deficiency in the fire department fighting the fire and rescuing the people... The building had only one entryway of two metres, like a tunnel. There is only one staircase of one metre to access the first and second floors. This made the escape and rescue operation very difficult. By 9 am, the fire was under control... A total of 21 people were inside the building... The cause of death is smoke inhalation; nobody had burn injuries,' the fire official said. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he was 'deeply anguished' by the loss of lives in the fire at a building at Hyderabad's Gulzar House early this morning. In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office wrote, 'Deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy in Hyderabad, Telangana. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. An ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.' (ANI)
The Star
18-05-2025
- The Star
Building blaze kills 17 people in India's Hyderabad city
NEW DELHI (Bernama): At least 17 people were killed in a building blaze in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad on Sunday. The fire broke out in a commercial and residential complex at Gulzar Houz near the city's famous Charminar monument. It was reported around 6.15 am and brought under control by 9 am, said Y. Nagi Reddy, director general of the Telangana Fire, Disaster Response, Emergency and Civil Defence Department. There were 21 people in the three-storey building when the blaze started in the "Krishna Pearls" store on the ground and spread to the upper floors. "Seventeen people could not survive," Reddy said. The deaths were caused due to smoke inhalation, he said. The victims included eight children and five women, local media reported. As per initial information, the fire was caused by an electrical short-circuit. - Bernama
News18
18-05-2025
- General
- News18
Short Circuit Caused Hyderabad Building Fire That Killed 17? What Officials Said
Last Updated: The list of the deceased includes a 1.5-year-old, Prathan, who was the youngest amongst all. A fire that broke out at the Krishna Pearls shop and the residential building in Hyderabad's Gulzar Houz area, killing at least 17 people, was caused by a short circuit, the preliminary investigations by the fire department revealed. A total of 11 fire engines were dispatched to the spot to bring the blaze under control. The list of the 17 deceased released by the Telangana Fire Disaster Response Emergency and Civil Defence includes the names of eight children under the age of 10. According to a statement by the Telangana disaster response and fire services director general, Y Nagi Reddy, the initial inquiry showed that the cause of the fire was a short circuit. Telangana's Disaster Response and Fire Services Director General, Y Nagi Reddy, stated that a preliminary investigation indicates a short circuit as the probable cause of the fire. 'The preliminary examination shows that the cause was a short circuit. The cause of death of all the 17 people was smoke inhalation, 'nobody had burn injuries," ANI news agency quoted Reddy as saying. Reddy said that after receiving the information about the blaze at 6:16 AM, 11 fire engines with the required staff were dispatched immediately. The firefighters had to use oxygen masks and breathing apparatus to rescue the people trapped in the building. 'There was no deficiency in the fire department fighting the fire and rescuing the people… The building had only one entryway of two metres, like a tunnel. There is only one staircase of one metre to access the first and second floors. This made the escape and rescue operation very difficult. By 9 am, the fire was under control… A total of 21 people were inside the building… The cause of death is smoke inhalation; nobody had burn injuries," the fire official said. The list of the deceased includes a 1.5-year-old, Prathan, who was the youngest amongst all. The seven other children have been identified as 7-year-old Hamey, 4-year-old Priyansh, 2-year-old Iraaj, 3-year-old Arushi, 4-year-old Rishabh, 3-year-old Anuyan, and 4-year-old Iddu. PM Modi Announces Ex-Gratia Of Rs 2 Lakh Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his anguish at the loss of life in the Hyderabad building fire. He also announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakhs from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the families of those who lost their lives. Rs 50,000 will be given to those who were injured in the mishap. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed profound grief over the incident and directed officials to take immediate action to rescue those trapped. He also ordered the injured to be shifted to nearby hospitals for better medical care. First Published: May 18, 2025, 16:14 IST
Times of Oman
18-05-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
Death toll in Hyderabad's Gulzar House fire reaches 17
Hyderabad: A total of 17 people lost their lives in the fire incident that broke out at a building at Hyderabad's Gulzar House near Charminar on Sunday morning, as per Telangana Fire Disaster Response Emergency and Civil Defence. The department has released the list of the deceased. Telangana Disaster Response and Fire Services DG, Y Nagi Reddy said "There was a fire incident in Krishna Pearls shop and the residential complex in Gulzar House area. The Fire department received the call at 6:16 am and dispatched 11 fire engines with sufficient staff by 6:17 am... The fire department used breathing operators and oxygen masks to rescue the people... The information is that 17 people could not survive... The preliminary examination shows that the cause was a short circuit..." "There was no deficiency in the fire department fighting the fire and rescuing the people... The building had only one entryway of two metres, like a tunnel. There is only one staircase of one metre to access the first and second floors. This made the escape and rescue operation very difficult. By 9 am, the fire was under control... A total of 21 people were inside the building... The cause of death is smoke inhalation; nobody had burn injuries," the fire official said. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed deep shock over the mishap and instructed top officials to take all necessary measures to save the families trapped in the fire accident. He issued orders to shift the injured to nearby hospitals and provide better medical treatment. The CM spoke to Minister Ponnam Prabhakar about the fire incident on the phone and ordered to intensify rescue operations. He also inquired about the steps being taken for rescue and relief operations by the Police and Fire Service wings, as per a statement by the Telangana Chief Minister's office. . CM Reddy expressed condolences to the victim's families on the phone and assured them of all assistance from the government. Director General of Disaster Management and Fire Services Nagi Reddy has been asked to closely monitor relief operations, the statement read. Minister Prabhakar stated that the fire department had arrived immediately upon receiving information of the blaze. "The fire broke out around 6 am, and by 6:16 am, the fire department of the Telangana government was present at the spot. They tried to save everyone. But the fire had spread massively... The majority of the people inside the building have died. The Chief Minister has spoken to the family (who were living in the building that caught fire). The state government will fully support the family," Prabhakar said, speaking to media persons. He further stated that a thorough review will be conducted to ensure fire safety in future. "We will conduct a thorough review to ensure fire safety and avoid any such incidents in the future. The public also has to support the fire department in this," he said. Congress MP Anil Kumar Yadav said, "... 17 members of a family were stuck in the fire accident. The fire department reached here immediately... The Chief Minister is in touch with the family members. Ponnam Prabhakar and all of us are monitoring the rescue operation here. We are now going to the hospital to check on the injured..."
