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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
NEW DELHI, May 18 (Xinhua) — At least 17 people were killed and many others injured in a massive fire at a building in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad on Sunday, officials said.
The fire broke out in the morning in a residential building in Gulzar House, located near the famous Charminar area.
“The fire broke out around 6am and by 6.16am the firefighters were on the spot. They tried to rescue people trapped inside but the fire engulfed the entire building,” local government minister Ponnam Prabhakar told the media.
Officials said most of the victims died in their sleep and firefighting efforts were underway.
A preliminary investigation by police revealed that a short circuit could have caused the fire.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the deaths in the fire and announced monetary compensation to the victims. –0–