17 people rescued after minor fire breaks out in residential building in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Seventeen people were rescued after a minor fire broke out in a residential building here on Saturday, officials said.

No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred in the building consisting of G+3 (ground plus three) floors with a penthouse at around 7 am in Anand Nagar Colony.

The fire originated on the ground floor under the staircase in the electrical meter area. The suspected cause of the fire is electrical in nature, a release from Fire Department said.

Upon receiving the information, the Amberpet Fire Station personnel rushed to the spot and extinguished the fire, it said.

All occupants were safely evacuated from the building, the release said, adding the Fire Department responded promptly and 17 people were rescued safely.

Telangana Fire, Disaster Response, Emergency and Civil Defence Department Director General Vikram Singh Mann appreciated the staff for their effective response and timely action.