Hyderabad Witnesses 2,500 Fire Accidents in 2024, Resulting in ₹822 Crore Property Loss

Hyderabad: Over 2,500 Fire Accidents Reported in 2024 with Property Losses of ₹822 Crore**  

Hyderabad recorded approximately 2,500 fire accidents this year, while Telangana reported a total of 7,600 incidents, resulting in over 200 fatalities and property losses amounting to ₹822 crore. According to fire department officials, the incidents ranged from minor apartment fires to large-scale blazes in commercial buildings and factories.  

Major Fire Incidents in Hyderabad: A 2024 Overview

January 
January 2: A fire broke out at the Girlfriend Mandi restaurant in Madhapur, believed to have been caused by an electrical short circuit.  
January 3: A fire at a shopping mall in Uppal resulted in property damage worth several lakhs.  
January 19: A fire at Lifestyle Stores in Begumpet was swiftly controlled. Approximately 500 workers evacuated safely.  
January 20: Three parked cars were destroyed in a fire at Sarita Apartments, Banjara Hills. No injuries were reported.  
January 22: A fire broke out in the backyard of Madhapur police station, damaging LPG cylinders and seized materials.  

February 
February 17: A fire at a CCTV camera godown in Gujarathi Galli, Koti caused damages estimated at ₹20–25 lakh.  

March
March 15: A massive fire at a godown in Yousuf Tekri, Towlichowki, caused significant property damage but no casualties.  
March 28: A biscuit factory at Kattedan suffered extensive damage due to a major fire.  

April  
April 1: A fire broke out at the Unani Hospital premises near Charminar, reportedly due to a short circuit.  
April 2: A blaze near the Miyapur metro depot, caused by discarded cables, led to panic but no casualties.  
April 7: Welding during renovations triggered a fire at Ratnadeep Select supermarket in Rajendranagar, with losses estimated at ₹1 crore.  
April 23: A fire at Sri Nani Cars Consultant in Yousufguda burned 20 cars, causing losses around ₹1 crore.  

May  
May 3: A couple was injured in a fire at Sri Venkateshwara OYO Hotel, Chaitanyapuri.  
May 12: A Royal Enfield motorcycle exploded in Moghalpura, injuring 10 people, including a policeman.  

June
June 17: A minor fire at King George Hospital in Hyderabad averted a major tragedy.  
June 25: Firefighters extinguished a fire at a software office in Jubilee Hills without injuries or fatalities.  

July 
July 10: A fire at Sri Dattasai Complex at RTC Crossroads caused significant property damage.  
July 23: A fire at a furniture unit in Jiyaguda resulted in one death and multiple injuries.  

August 
August 23: Paradise Hotel in Secunderabad caught fire, causing panic among staff and customers.  

September 
September 13: A fire at a chocolate factory in Kompally resulted in significant property damage.  

October 
October 27: A man lighting a lighter at a petrol pump in Nacharam caused a hazardous fireball incident.  
October 29: A couple tragically died after stored firecrackers intensified a fire at their residence.  

November 
November 16: A fire at an apartment in Manikonda, triggered by a short circuit and LPG cylinder explosion, caused extensive damage.  
November 20: A textile shop fire in Attapur led to losses worth lakhs of rupees.  

December 
December 6: Several bikes were destroyed in a fire near the Malakpet metro station.  
December 20: A Flipkart warehouse in Rajendranagar was gutted in a fire, causing massive losses.  

Preventive Measures to Avoid Fire Accidents

Fire department officials attributed most fire accidents to negligence, faulty wiring, and improper storage of flammable materials. They highlighted the importance of replacing gas cylinders, maintaining electrical appliances, and equipping buildings with fire detection systems, sprinklers, and automated fire doors.  

"Awareness and proactive safety measures are crucial to mitigating fire risks," officials emphasized, adding that timely response and strict adherence to safety protocols could prevent such disasters.