A massive fire broke out in a residential building in Gulzar House near Charminar on Sunday at 6:30 AM, claiming eight lives, including two children aged two and seven, and four women.

Fire department teams rushed to the scene, evacuating several unconscious residents to hospitals.

Yashoda Hospital, Malakpet, confirmed eight individuals were brought dead.

Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, who inspected the site, attributed the blaze to a short circuit and reported that 17 residents from the building, occupied by four related families, were hospitalized. “We will launch an inquiry into the incident. There’s no conspiracy involved,” he said, noting the death toll awaits official confirmation.

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Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed shock and ordered immediate rescue efforts and medical treatment for the injured.

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, also present, reported eight deaths, including children, pending police verification. An AIMIM legislator estimated 20 people were taken to hospitals.

The fire has raised concerns about safety in densely populated areas. An official inquiry will investigate the cause to prevent future tragedies.

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