Seventeen people lost their lives after a massive fire broke out at a building in Gulzar House, near Hyderabad’s historic Charminar, early on Sunday. Several others were rescued and taken to hospitals.read moreSeventeen people died in a major fire that broke out at a building in Gulzar House, near the historic Charminar, on Sunday.A senior doctor from a private hospital confirmed to PTI that eight people were brought in dead.Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed shock over the incident and directed officials to take all necessary steps to rescue those trapped in the building.STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADAccording to fire department officials, they received a call around 6:30 am and rushed to the scene. Several unconscious people were rescued and taken to different hospitals.Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, who visited the site, told reporters that police had informed him about eight deaths, including some children, but the exact number was yet to be officially confirmed.An AIMIM legislator at the spot said that, according to early reports, around 20 people were taken to hospitals.A statement from the Chief Minister’s Office said instructions had been given to ensure the injured receive immediate and proper medical care.This is a developing story.End of Article
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17 dead, several injured in major fire near Charminar in Hyderabad
