Hyderabad Hostels Flout Fire Safety Norms

Many hostels and paying guest accommodations in Hyderabad do not follow fire safety rules.

These buildings, once family homes, are now packed with bunk beds and study desks.

The corridors and staircases are often blocked with furniture, making it hard for people to escape if there's a fire.

Recent fires in the city have made people worried about safety.

Residents, especially students, are concerned because there's only one small staircase in many buildings, and it's often blocked.

If a fire happens, it would be very hard to get out quickly.

The city needs to make sure these places are safe for the young people living there.