Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Hyderabad Fire Victim's Distress Call Surfaces
A sad accident happened in Hyderabad, India.
A fire started in a big furniture store.
Five people, including two kids, got stuck inside and couldn't get out.
One man named Imtiaz called for help, but it was too late.
The fire made it hard to breathe, and everyone inside died.
After the fire, people checked other stores and found some weren't safe.
They closed six stores that weren't following safety rules.
The police are checking if the call for help was real.
A fire in a Hyderabad furniture showroom trapped and killed five people, including two children and an elderly woman.
An audio recording of a victim, Imtiaz, pleading for help as he and others were trapped in a cellar surfaced.
The recording captures Imtiaz's distress and the sounds of children gasping for breath as they were unable to escape.
Authorities have noted the audio but are verifying its authenticity.
Following the fire, six furniture shops were sealed for safety violations during inspections.
- Who
- Imtiaz, a driver, and four others, including two children and an elderly woman
- What
- A fire broke out in a furniture showroom, trapping and killing five people
- When
- January 24
- Where
- Nampally, Hyderabad
- Why
- The cause of the fire is not specified, but safety violations were found in other shops
Fire Victims
Authorities
Audio Authenticity
Fire Victims
The audio recording is genuine and captures the distress of the victims.
Authorities
The authenticity of the audio recording is yet to be verified.
- Date of Fire
- January 24
- Location
- Nampally, Hyderabad
- Victims
- Five people, including two children and an elderly woman
- Cause of Death
- Asphyxiation
- Shops Sealed
- Six furniture shops
