Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Fire Guts Two Furniture Shops Near Hyderabad’s Medchal Checkpost
A fire broke out at two furniture shops near Medchal Checkpost in Hyderabad.
Reports say it happened late Saturday night or early Sunday.
The flames spread from one shop to the shop next door.
Thick smoke rose as firefighters worked to stop the fire.
One report says two fire engines were used.
Police registered a case and are investigating.
A short circuit may have started the fire, but this has not been confirmed.
Shop owners reportedly said their losses were worth crores of rupees, though the full damage has not been assessed.
A fire broke out at two adjoining furniture shops near Medchal Checkpost in Hyderabad.
Reports place the fire late Saturday night or in the early hours of Sunday.
Flames spread from one shop to the adjacent shop, with reports of nearby shops also being affected.
Firefighters, using two fire engines according to one report, brought the blaze under control.
A short circuit is suspected; owners reportedly cited losses of crores of rupees, while the full damage assessment remains unconfirmed.
- Who
- Two furniture shops were affected; locals alerted emergency services, and firefighters and police responded.
- What
- A fire spread between adjoining furniture shops, which reports say were gutted.
- When
- Late Saturday night or in the early hours of Sunday, according to differing reports.
- Where
- Near Medchal Checkpost in Hyderabad.
- Why
- Police suspect a short circuit, but the cause has not been confirmed.
- Shops affected
- Two adjoining furniture shops
- Location
- Near Medchal Checkpost, Hyderabad
- Reported timing
- Late Saturday night or early Sunday
- Fire response
- Two fire engines were reported to have been used
- Suspected cause
- Short circuit; under investigation
- Reported losses
- Owners reportedly described losses amounting to crores of rupees; the full extent remains unconfirmed
- Casualties
- One report said the area was deserted and loss of life was avoided
