Six Girls Hospitalised After AC Blast Triggers Fire at Telangana Hostel
In a distressing incident early Sunday morning, six girls were hospitalised after being found unconscious in a hostel fire caused by an air conditioner blast due to a short circuit. The fire erupted at the Nine Education girls’ hostel located in Telangana's Medchal-Malkajgiri district, under the jurisdiction of the Alwal police limits.
Immediate Response and Evacuation
According to officials, the victims were immediately evacuated from the premises and rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment. Local residents played a crucial role in the emergency response, as they rushed to the scene and managed to bring the flames under control before the arrival of professional firefighting teams.
A fire official provided details of the incident, stating, "Today, around 4:40 am, a fire broke out in a girls' hostel named Nine Education due to an AC blast caused by a short circuit. Six girls in a room were found unconscious. The fire was brought under control by locals before the fire team arrived. The victims have been shifted to the hospital for further treatment. Further details will be provided later."
Separate Fire Tragedy in Hyderabad Claims Three Lives
In a separate and tragic incident on Saturday, a devastating fire broke out at a furniture godown near Kamath Hotel in the Nampally area of Hyderabad. This fire resulted in the deaths of at least three individuals, with rescue operations continuing into Sunday.
Ongoing Rescue Efforts and Official Statements
A fire department official commented on the Nampally incident, revealing, "We've identified three dead bodies and are shifting them to Osmania Hospital for post-mortem examination. Huge smoke is still coming from the building. We suspect a total of five people were trapped in the building, and the rescue operation is underway."
Political Concerns Over Fire Safety Measures
Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh expressed serious concerns regarding the fire safety measures and the preparedness of the authorities in the wake of the Nampally tragedy. He claimed that six individuals were still trapped in the building, stating, "It has nearly been 22 hours since the Nampally fire incident in which six people were trapped in the showroom. Police and fire officials are working continuously to save those six lives. We pray to God to save those lives."
Raja Singh further questioned the state government's approach to fire safety, adding, "I also want to ask the Chief Minister about preparations for fire accidents. Can we save lives? The state government has no planning or preparations. The CM sends ministers on foreign tours for training and research; our fire officers should also be sent for training."
These back-to-back fire incidents in Telangana have highlighted critical issues related to electrical safety and emergency response protocols, raising urgent questions about infrastructure and preparedness in urban areas.
