Hyderabad: A major fire broke out at an LPG refilling centre in Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Kukatpally, on Tuesday night after a gas leak during refilling operations.
The fire started around 9.30 pm when LPG gas leaked while workers were refilling cylinders. Flames spread quickly inside the building, causing panic among residents in the area.
Local residents alerted emergency services immediately. Fire tenders from nearby fire stations rushed to the spot without delay. Firefighters worked continuously to bring the blaze under control. Senior fire department officials reached the site and supervised the firefighting operations.
Police cordoned off the area to prevent further risk. As a precaution, officials evacuated residents from nearby houses. Reports indicated that a few LPG cylinders exploded during the fire, which intensified the flames.
Kukatpally gas fire linked to illegal LPG refilling
Officials confirmed that the incident did not cause any casualties, bringing relief to local residents. However, the fire damaged the refilling centre.
Preliminary information suggested that the fire occurred during illegal refilling of LPG into small cylinders. Police and fire officials have begun an investigation to establish the exact cause.
Authorities said they would take strict action if they confirmed violations of safety norms or illegal operations. Further details are awaited.
