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Fire at Andhra Pradesh High Court
Hyderabad, Aug 31 (ANI): A fire broke out in the Andhra Pradesh High Court building in the wee hours on Monday.
According to sources, the fire started around 4. am. in the second floor of the court which houses library and lockers of the advocates.
Over 10 fire tenders extinguished the flames after battling it for about five hours.
Fire personnel suspect that a short circuit triggered by the lightning may have caused the fire. However, actual cause of fire is yet to be ascertained.
The court will remain closed at least for two days to take stock of the damage. (ANI)
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Story first published: Monday, August 31, 2009, 12:56 [IST]