Secunderabad: As many as eight people were killed after a massive blaze erupted at an e-bike showroom in Secunderabad. According to the police, several others received burn injuries due to the fire, which spread to a lounge on the upper floor of the building.
The incident was reported late on Monday.
Those injured were shifted to Gandhi and Yashoda hospitals.
Meanwhile, several fire tenders were seen at the spot battling to douse off the flames. Many e-bikes were gutted in the fire.
The reason for the fire was yet not known.
Eyewitnesses said heavy smoke engulfed Ruby lounge on the upper floor of the building after the fire broke out in the showroom on the ground floor.
A total of nine people were rescued from the blaze.
The incident sent panic in the building. Some of the guests reportedly jumped out of windows to save themselves.
State Animal Husbandry Minister, T Srinivas Yadav rushed to the spot and was monitoring the rescue and relief operation.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives due to the fire incident.
He also announced Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased, while Rs 50,000 would be paid to the injured.
Taking to Twitter, the prime minister wrote, "Saddened by the loss of lives due to a fire in Secunderabad, Telangana. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be paid to the next of kin of each deceased. Rs. 50,000 would be paid to the injured."
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