Fire in HSBC bank in Hyderabad; no loss of life

Hyderabad, Nov 9: A major fire broke in the Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) bank located in the Panjagutta area of the city last night.

However there was no loss of life, police said adding that security staff noticed the fire and informed the fire brigade.

Fire service personnel rescued six persons trapped in the building. They were admitted to a local hospital and the condition of two was stated to be critical.

Police said by the time fire service personnel reached the place, some records and furniture had already been gutted.

Fire service officials said no specified security norm was followed in the building.

UNI