Six people have died in a fire at a godown located in an apartment complex in Bazarghat, Nampally of Hyderabad.

As reported by ANI citing DCP Venkateshwar Rao Central Zone, “Six people have died in a fire at a godown located in an apartment complex in Bazarghat, Nampally of Hyderabad."

As many as three people sustained injuries, officials informed.

“The repair work of a car was going on in the godown on the ground floor. The sparks spread to the chemical barrel kept in the godown and caused the fire. Within no time, the fire engulfed other floors of the building and caused six deaths," DCP Venkateshwar Rao, Central Zone, Hyderabad said.

"As many as three people were injured," added the DCP.

Meanwhile, upon receiving the information, fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the blaze was brought under control, he further said.

Source: Mint