Lorry catches fire in Jeedimetla Industrial area
Hyderabad: On Wednesday night, January 1, 2025, a lorry carrying hardware materials caught fire in the Jeedimetla Industrial Area, sparking a major blaze in front of Vani Chemical Company.
According to the reports, the fire started when the lorry came in contact with a high-tension wire, igniting the vehicle. The flames quickly spread to a nearby HMWSSB water tanker.
Firefighters from the Jeedimetla fire station responded promptly and brought the fire under control.
Both vehicle drivers managed to escape the flames and ran to safety. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Earlier fire incidents in Hyderabad:
On Tuesday morning, December 31, 2024, a fire broke out at a plastic godown in Bismillah Colony, under the jurisdiction of the Balapur police station in the Rachakonda Commissionerate. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.
On December 21, 2024, a fire erupted at the Sattva Elixir building in Madhapur, opposite Inorbit Mall. The fire affected the fourth and fifth floors, sending a thick plume of smoke into the area. No injuries were reported. Four fire engines were dispatched, and a spokesperson for the Sattva Group praised the quick response of both their emergency team and the state fire department.
Other incidents include a fire at a paan shop opposite the Mahankali Taj Mahal Tri-Star Hotel in Secunderabad on December 19, 2024. The fire reportedly started from a lamp near a deity but was quickly extinguished by firefighters. No injuries were reported. Also on December 19, a major fire broke out at Super Furniture Works in Madannapet, spreading to three adjacent shops. Firefighters worked for three hours to control the flames, and no injuries were reported.
Earlier, on December 6, 2024, a fire at Malakpet Metro Station caused panic when a parked bike caught fire, sending thick smoke into the area. Firefighters managed to contain the blaze quickly, though the incident caused significant traffic congestion.
