Emergency teams battle smoke-filled Neelagiri Block, rescue trapped students; vehicular movement hit in busy junction.

Hyderabad: A fire broke out in the Neelagiri Block building near Maitrivanam, Hyderabad on Thursday, February 19, reportedly due to a short circuit.Thick smoke engulfed parts of the building, triggering panic among students and other occupants. A few students were reportedly trapped inside a computer training institute located on the fourth floor as the smoke spread through the premises.

Rescue operations on

Police and fire department personnel rushed to the spot and began rescue operations. Teams are attempting to rescue those stuck on the upper floor through the balcony.

Power supply to the building has been cut as a precautionary measure.

More details are awaited.

Traffic movement affected

Following the fire accident at the Neelagiri Block building near Maitrivanam, traffic movement in the surrounding areas has been affected.Due to the incident and heavy vehicular flow, traffic is moving slowly from SR Nagar Road and Maitrivanam Junction towards Satyam Theatre Road. Traffic personnel are present at the spot, regulating movement and coordinating with emergency services.

Commuters are advised to avoid the affected stretch, take alternate routes, and cooperate with traffic officials on duty.

Authorities have expressed regret for the inconvenience and have requested the public’s patience as emergency response and traffic regulation efforts continue.