Major Fire at Balapur Plastic Godown, Crores Worth Property Lost

Hyderabad: A major fire broke out at a plastic godown located behind Nabeel Colony in Balapur during the early hours of Monday.

According to preliminary information, huge flames engulfed the godown, following which chemical drums stored inside exploded. The blasts caused the fire to spread rapidly, triggering panic among locals.

After noticing the fire, locals alerted the fire department. Fire personnel and police rushed to the spot, and fire engines were deployed to bring the blaze under control.

Police have registered a case and are questioning the security personnel stationed near the godown as part of the investigation. Officials said that no casualties have been reported.

A short circuit is suspected to have caused the fire, though the exact reason is yet to be confirmed.

The owners of the plastic godown said that property worth crores of rupees was gutted in the fire. An assessment of the total damage is underway.