US EditionFire in India's Hyderabad kills at least 17 people
- A fire killed 17 people, including eight children, on the morning of May 18, 2025, in a three-storey building near Charminar in Hyderabad, Telangana.
- The fire began on the ground floor where a jewelry store was located and spread to upper floors, trapping victims mostly on the first floor while the cause remains under investigation.
- Firefighters responded with 10 to 11 fire tenders and conducted search and rescue operations, finding about nine victims with burn injuries while others died from asphyxiation.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his heartfelt condolences on X and announced a compensation of 200,000 rupees for the families of the victims, while Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy directed authorities to ramp up relief measures.
- The incident highlights ongoing safety issues in India, as overcrowding and poor building practices often cause deadly fires, underscoring the need for stricter enforcement of regulations.
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