Transformer Explosion Sparks Fire on Hyderabad’s Chanchalguda Road

Transformer Explosion Sparks Massive Fire on Hyderabad’s Chanchalguda Road

Hyderabad: A transformer explosion on the Malakpet-Nalgonda X Road, near Chanchalguda, caused a large fire on Tuesday, January 7. Fire personnel responded promptly after receiving the alert and quickly extinguished the flames. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.

This incident follows a tragic event on January 6, when two individuals were killed in a car fire on the Ghanpur service road in Ghatkesar, Medchal-Malkajgiri district, a suburb of Hyderabad. One of the victims, identified as Ram, 26, a wholesale cycle shop owner from Narapally, was confirmed dead, while the second victim remains unidentified.

On the night of January 5, a fire broke out at Hotel Minerva Grand in Hamayathnagar, Hyderabad. Luckily, the fire was contained quickly, and commuters passing by the road were unharmed.

The city of Hyderabad recorded around 2,500 fire accidents this year, while Telangana as a whole witnessed 7,600 fire incidents, resulting in over 200 fatalities and property damage amounting to Rs 822 crore. These incidents range from small apartment fires to commercial building fires, including transformer explosions along city roads.

 fire department officials highlighted several factors contributing to these fires. They pointed to neglect, faulty wiring, overuse of electrical appliances, and carelessness in storing flammable materials as major causes. They also mentioned that many people are unaware of fire safety protocols, often getting trapped in elevators during emergencies. Additionally, some buildings fail to comply with safety regulations, such as lacking emergency exit doors or fire extinguishers.