Telangana Fire: 20 Huts Burn, 4 Gas Cylinders Explode In Karimnagar

According to Karimnagar District Fire Officer T Venkanna, the event, which was reported at 10:50 am, also resulted in the explosion of four or five gas cylinders.

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Updated on: 20 February 2024 4:19 pm

20 Huts Burn, 4 Gas Cylinders Explode In Karimnagar (Image for representation)

A fire broke out in Telangana's Karimnagar region on Tuesday, destroying around 20 huts. No casualties were reported at the time of writing.

According to Karimnagar District Fire Officer T Venkanna, the event, which was reported at 10:50 am, also resulted in the explosion of four or five gas cylinders. Fire officials arrived on scene quickly and extinguished the fire.

#WATCH | 20 huts gutted, 4-5 gas cylinders explode in a fire incident in Telangana's Karimnagar; no casualties reported, say Fire department officials. pic.twitter.com/JoNOp52Xo5
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Venkanna told ANI, “At about 10.50 am, we got the fire call. Immediately in a quick response, our fire brigade reached the spot and controlled the fire. We have also called municipal water tankers for assistance. Around 20 huts were burnt in the fire. Around 4-5 gas cylinders exploded in the fire.”

He added, “No casualties reported until now.”

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