Hyderabad, January 19:
A huge fire broke out in a multi-storied commercial complex and spread to two adjoining buildings at Ramgopalpet in Secunderabad on Thursday.
Fire fighting personnel rescued four people but two others are suspected to be still trapped inside.
12 fire tenders have been battling to douse the flames for more than eight hours.
A thick cloud of smoke engulfed the building, making the rescue operation difficult. Two firemen took ill due to the smoke and were rushed to a hospital.
The fire broke out in the five-storied building housing Deccan Sports Store and some other shops at Nallagutta in Ramgopalpet area of Secunderabad.
Police and fire fighting personnel rushed to the scene and launched a rescue operation. Five people were pulled out safely..
The fire spread to adjoining buildings, sending panic among residents. Authorities were evacuating nearby houses as a precautionary measure.
Short circuit is suspected to have caused the fire, which broke out in the godown.
State Ministers Mahmood Ali, Talasani Srinivas Yadav, who rushed to the spot, was supervising rescue and relief work.
