In a tragic incident on Saturday, a devastating fire engulfed Malkapur temple in Hyderabad. The alarming blaze quickly spread, posing a grave threat to the sacred structure.
Emergency at Ankura Hospital
Simultaneously, Ankura Hospital faced a significant fire emergency, heightening the city’s crisis. The severity prompted an urgent response from local fire services.
A major fire has been reported in Ankura Hospital situated near Pillar no 68 of PVNR Expressway in the Jyothinagar area of Mehdipatnam on Saturday, December 23. pic.twitter.com/ge0gqsKW2i
— The Siasat Daily (@TheSiasatDaily) December 23, 2023
Firefighters’ Swift Intervention
Upon receiving distressing reports, firefighters swiftly arrived at both scenes, equipped with three fire engines. Their immediate goal was to gain control over the raging inferno.
Rapid Spread and Falling Embers
Tragically, the fire rapidly advanced from the 1st floor to the 10th floor, with agnikilas (embers) cascading down. The falling embers intensified concerns among onlookers, adding to the gravity of the situation.
Unknown Cause Raises Questions
Despite the rapid response, the cause of the fire remains unknown, leaving authorities and the community grappling with questions surrounding the tragic incidents.