Major Fire in Nampally Furniture Shop Triggers Traffic Chaos; Police Issue Advisory

Hyderabad: A major fire accident at a furniture shop in the Nampally area of Hyderabad on Saturday caused severe traffic disruption and panic in the surrounding localities. The blaze broke out on the busy stretch connecting GPO, Abids to Nampally Railway Station, prompting immediate emergency response and traffic restrictions.

Firefighters rushed to the spot and launched firefighting and rescue operations, while thick smoke from the burning furniture store led to temporary road closures. Due to the incident, vehicular movement came to a standstill, resulting in heavy congestion in Abids, GPO and Nampally Station Road.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, IPS, issued a traffic advisory urging commuters to avoid the affected stretch. “Traffic congestion is expected due to the fire accident. Commuters are advised to take the route from GPO, Abids towards MJ Market to avoid delays. Please plan your travel accordingly and cooperate with emergency services,” the Commissioner said.

Police officials also appealed to the public to postpone visits to the ongoing exhibition in the Nampally area for the day, citing safety concerns and traffic disruptions caused by the fire incident.

According to initial reports, the fire broke out at a furniture shop located on the roadside, and flames quickly spread, causing heavy smoke and disruption in the densely populated locality. Fire services and police personnel remain deployed at the site to manage the situation and ensure public safety.

Traffic police are actively diverting vehicles and regulating movement in nearby areas as firefighting operations continue. Further updates are awaited as authorities assess the situation and investigate the cause of the fire.

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