A major fire broke out at a hosiery store located inside the SYJ Shopping Mall complex at Pathergatti, near the busy Madina Circle area in Hyderabad, on Thursday morning. The incident triggered panic among shopkeepers, workers, and nearby visitors in one of the city’s most crowded commercial zones
. According to initial information, flames rapidly spread within the hosiery unit, producing thick smoke that was visible from surrounding lanes. Firefighting teams rushed to the spot immediately after receiving the alert.
Several fire tenders have been deployed, and firefighters are actively engaged in controlling the blaze and preventing it from spreading to adjacent shops and commercial units inside the complex. Authorities have also begun evacuation and crowd-control measures in the densely packed market area.
Traffic in and around Madina Circle has been affected as emergency services continue operations.
At the time of reporting, no official confirmation has been released regarding casualties or the cause of the fire. Further details are awaited as rescue and cooling operations continue.
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