New Delhi: At least 11 people died in a massive fire that broke out in a scrap godown in Hyderabad on Wednesday morning. According to ABP News sources about 12 people were suspected trapped inside the godown.
Fire tenders reached the spot and one person was rescued from the blaze. He has been admitted to the nearest hospital. As per the latest inputs, 12 people who were trapped inside the godown were sleeping and due to the massive blaze a wall of the godown collapsed and they were not able to rescue the spot and 11 people lost their lives.
Around 8 fire engines were rushed to the spot and the situation is under control now. The godown is located in the Bhoiguda area of Secunderabad at Hyderabad.
Mohan Rao, Gandhi Nagar SHO, said, "Out of 12 people, one person survived. DRF reached the spot to douse the fire. A shock circuit could be the reason for the fire. We are investigating the matter."
The Hyderabad District Collector, L Sharman said, "The fire incident took place in the morning around 4 AM. A team of firefighters arrived immediately and doused the fire. 11 people have died and one had escaped safely from the premises. Details will be given after investigation."
According to the official of the fire department, 11 bodies have been recovered so far. It is being told that all the labourers working in the scrap godown were residents of Bihar.
Telangana CM KC Rao mourned the death of Bihar workers in the fire. He announced ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh each for the next of the kins and directed Chief Secretary to make arrangements for the repatriation of bodies of workers killed in the incident.
PM Modi announced ex-gratia to the kin of the bereaved family and said that his thoughts are with them. Taking this to Twitter, PMO India wrote, "Pained by the loss of lives due to a tragic fire in Bhoiguda, Hyderabad. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of the deceased."