Fire in Hyderabad broke out early Saturday morning at Sattva Knowledge City in Hyderabad’s Madhapur, one of the city’s prominent IT hubs. The blaze ignited on the fifth floor around 6:10 AM, filling the area with dense smoke. Fortunately, the building was unoccupied at the time, resulting in no casualties.
🔥 Fire Accident @ Sattva Knowledge City in Hyderabad 🏙️
— Hi Hyderabad (@HiHyderabad) December 21, 2024
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Rapid Response and Firefighting Efforts
Four Fire in Hyderabad tenders were deployed to the site—two from Madhapur, and one each from Kukatpally and Vattinagulapalle. Firefighters worked swiftly to control the flames, while thick smoke billowed from parts of the fourth and fifth floors. Shaik Khaja Karimulla, District Fire Officer of Rangareddy, confirmed that efforts to fully extinguish the fire were ongoing.
Major Fire Broke at Salarpuria Sattva Knowledge City
— Hyderabad Real Estate & Infra (@HydREGuide) December 21, 2024
💠Fire started in the Elixir Block this morning, which hosts the private club "Quorum" (4-6 Floors)
💠The fire initially began in the kitchen of D-150 on the 4th floor, part of the Quorum club, and later spread.
💠Flames also… pic.twitter.com/khdq4OLneh
Cause of Fire Under Investigation
Preliminary reports suggest an electrical short circuit may have triggered the fire, though a comprehensive investigation is underway to determine the exact cause. The extent of property damage will be assessed once the fire is completely doused.
Security and Safety Measures
Security personnel at the facility noticed smoke and promptly alerted authorities, ensuring a quick response. Visuals from the site showed plumes of smoke rising from the high-rise, highlighting the severity of the incident.
Sattva Knowledge City, a significant commercial space housing various IT firms and multinational offices, remains under inspection as authorities assess structural and operational impacts.
This news report is curated with insights from multiple reliable news sources.
