CMR Shopping Mall In Hyderabad's Uppal Area Gutted In Massive Fire; Short Circuit Blamed | Video

A massive fire engulfed CMR shopping mall in Hyderabad's Uppal on Tuesday night, resulting in the destruction of property worth several lakhs. The incident, marked by raging flames and billowing smoke, caused significant damage to the establishment, leaving behind a scene of destruction and loss.

The incident occurred around 10.30 pm when the shopping mall was nearing its closing hours.

The fire, which erupted late in the evening, quickly escalated, consuming various sections of the shopping mall. Despite the intensity of the blaze, fortunately, no casualties were reported in this distressing event. However, the extent of material damage incurred was substantial, with estimates pointing to property losses worth several lakhs.

The intensity of the fire prompted a swift response from local firefighting teams, who battled tirelessly to contain the inferno and prevent its spread to adjacent structures.

Multiple fire engines were deployed to combat the flames, their efforts focused on quelling the blaze and safeguarding surrounding areas from further harm.

Eyewitness accounts described a harrowing sight as flames ravaged through sections of the mall, accompanied by dense smoke that billowed into the night sky.

While the cause of the fire is yet to be officially determined, the initial assessment suggests short circuit as a possible reason. The extent of the damage is still being tallied, but estimates suggest losses amounting to several lakhs of rupees.