Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Major Fire Near Temple Guts 17 Shops
A big fire happened near a temple in Nalgonda district late at night.
The fire started near a toy shop and quickly spread to 17 other shops and 15 small trucks.
No one was hurt because it happened late at night when the shops were closed.
The fire damaged a lot of property, worth about Rs.
2.5 crore.
People think the fire might have started because of gas cylinders exploding or bad electrical wires.
Firefighters worked hard to put out the fire, and now officials are trying to find out exactly what caused it.
The government is helping the shop owners who lost their businesses.
A major fire broke out near the Sri Parvati Jadala Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple in Nalgonda district.
The fire gutted 17 shops and 15 parked mini trucks, causing property damage worth Rs. 2.5 crore.
No casualties or injuries were reported as the incident occurred late at night.
Theories about the cause include gas cylinder explosions and faulty electrical wiring.
Three fire engines were deployed to control the blaze, which spread to a nearby Gram Panchayat office.
- Who
- Residents and authorities in Nalgonda district
- What
- A major fire broke out near a temple, gutting 17 shops and 15 mini trucks
- When
- Shortly after midnight on Saturday
- Where
- Cheruvugattu, Narketpally mandal, Nalgonda district
- Why
- The exact cause is unknown, but theories include gas cylinder explosions and faulty electrical wiring
Gas Cylinder Explosion Theory
Faulty Electrical Wiring Theory
Cause of the Fire
Gas Cylinder Explosion Theory
Local residents suspect that two gas cylinders exploded due to the intensity of the fire.
Faulty Electrical Wiring Theory
Police suspect that the fire may have been triggered by faulty electrical wiring in one of the shops.
- Location
- Cheruvugattu, Narketpally mandal, Nalgonda district
- Time of Incident
- Shortly after midnight on Saturday
- Number of Shops Gutted
- 17
- Number of Vehicles Burned
- 15 mini trucks
- Estimated Property Damage
- Rs. 2.5 crore
- Casualties
- None
- Firefighting Effort
- Three fire engines
- Government Response
- MLA Vemula Veeresham assured support and directed a detailed assessment of losses.
