Massive Fire in Hyderabad’s Gulzar House Kills 17, Including Women and Children
A major fire accident in Hyderabad’s Gulzar House area, under the jurisdiction of Mir Chowk Police Station, has tragically claimed the lives of nine people, including three women and two children.
Hyderabad: A massive fire broke out early Sunday morning at a residential-cum-commercial building in Gulzar Houz, located in Hyderabad’s Old City, resulting in the death of 16 people, including women and two young children. The devastating incident has left the city in mourning, as rescue teams and officials continue to investigate the cause and aftermath.
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Fire Erupts in Gulzar Houz Building; Officials Suspect Short Circuit
According to preliminary reports, the fire is believed to have originated due to a short circuit in the lower part of the building, which housed jewelry shops. The flames quickly spread to the upper three residential floors, trapping several families inside as thick smoke engulfed the structure.
Victims Include Women and Children
Among the deceased are:
- 67-year-old Rajendra Kumar
- 30-year-old Abhishek Modi
- 65-year-old Sumitra
- 72-year-old Muni Bai
- 17-year-old Urvashi Jain
- 37-year-old Sheetal Jain
- 2-year-old Iraj
- 7-year-old Harshali Gupta, and several others including Rajni Agarwal, Pankaj Modi, Harsha Modi, and Pranshwa Agarwal.
Many were burned alive or suffocated due to smoke inhalation, while others succumbed to injuries in hospitals such as Osmania General Hospital and private clinics.
Firefighters and GHMC Teams Face Rescue Challenges
Emergency response was swift. Teams from:
- Hyderabad Disaster Response Force (DRF)
- Fire Department
- GHMC (Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation)
rushed to the spot. However, narrow access routes made firefighting difficult. Rescue personnel had to climb neighboring buildings to battle the flames and evacuate trapped residents.
Two DRF teams and four fire engines managed to rescue five individuals, though many others could not be saved in time.
Top Officials Monitor Relief Operations on Ground
Several senior officials including:
- GHMC Zonal Commissioner Anurag Jayanti
- South Zone DCP Sneha Mehra
were present at the site and supervised ongoing relief and damage control operations.
The fire reportedly started in unattended jewelry shops on the ground floor, but it was the residents on upper floors who bore the brunt of the tragedy.
Locals Rally for Support as Rescue Operations Continue
Local residents, shocked by the scale of the tragedy, gathered at the site to assist officials in rescue and relief efforts. Their cooperation helped streamline operations despite logistical hurdles.
Authorities have initiated an inquiry into the safety compliance of the building, and further action is expected after detailed reports.
