India, May 18 -- At least eight people, including some children, were killed in a massive fire that broke out at a building in Gulzar House near Hyderabad's historic Charminar on Sunday.

According to a senior official of a private hospital, eight people were brought dead, PTI reported.

Chief minister A Revanth Reddy expressed shock over the incident and directed senior officials to take all necessary measures to rescue those trapped in the building.

Union minister G Kishan Reddy visited the fire accident site and told the media: "Police informed that eight people are dead in the fire accident. But the figure has to be confirmed by them only."Some children are among the dead, he said.

A total of 11 fire engines were dispatched to the s...