The fire emanated from an electric two-wheeler showroom in the building's cellar and spread to the hotel. Police suspect that the e-bikes that were parked on the ground floor were kept on charging mode, which could have possibly led to the fire.
Secunderabad EV fire: At least 25 people were believed to have been trapped in the building, some of whom jumped from their windows, while some were rescued by the fire fighters.
Secunderabad EV charging showroom fire: Hyderabad Commissioner CV Anand said that the fire broke out at the ground floor showroom, “smoke from which overpowered the people” in the first and second floors.
Secunderabad e-bike showroom fire: Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the deaths and announced a financial aid of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased.