A massive fire broke out at Mangala Gowri Shopping Mall in the Jubilee Hills area of Hyderabad on Thursday, February 26. Due to fire, a huge traffic jam was reported on the road number 36, where the mall is situated.
The fire quickly spread to the upper floors due to flammable goods, including clothes showrooms in the mall. Initially, three fire tenders are at the site and working to douse the blaze.
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The mall was fully engulfed into blaze concerning huge losses to shopkeepers and owner of the mall. Thick smoke spread in the Jubilee Hills area, creating panic among locals.
According to initial information, a short circuit may have caused the fire. When the staff opened the showroom in the morning, sparks from the electrical setup likely ignited the temple structure. As a result, the temple set caught fire first. Later, the flames entered the showroom.