00:00A massive fire broke out late last night at an electronic showroom in Shalibanda in Hyderabad's
00:14old city claiming one life and leaving four others seriously injured. Locals reported
00:18hearing multiple explosions. Initial suspicion points to a short circuit inside Gomati Electronics
00:24which may have triggered blasts from AC and fridge compressors or the flames might have
00:28spread to a CNG car parked outside, causing its cylinder to explode. The blast sent glass
00:34shards flying, injuring nearly 10 passersby. Panic gripped the area as the fire threatened
00:39nearby shops and residences, forcing people to evacuate. Around eight fire engines rushed
00:44to the site and battled the flames for hours, eventually bringing the situation under control.
00:48The incident triggered a massive traffic jam on the route towards Sharminah with vehicles
00:53stranded for long stretches. Police say the exact cause is still under investigation,
00:57but a short circuit remains the prime suspect. Residents in surrounding buildings were evacuated
01:02as a precaution. The probe continues into what caused this devastating fire in Shalibanda.
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