Hyderabad, Feb. 12 -- A massive fire broke out at an exhibition in Vijayawada's Vidyadharapuram Grounds on Wednesday afternoon after a gas cylinder explosion in a food stall. The flames quickly spread, engulfing several neighbouring stalls and causing panic among visitors.
Eyewitnesses reported that the explosion occurred while food was being prepared, leading to a rapid spread of fire. Firefighters rushed to the scene and deployed three fire engines to douse the flames. After intense efforts, the fire was brought under control.
The exhibition, operating under the name "Kashmir Jalkanya," had been attracting large crowds over the past few days. Several stalls, along with furniture and other items, were completely gutted in the fir...