Hyderabad, Feb. 28 -- A massive fire broke out on Friday evening, February 28 in a residential building in Pasha Colony, Puppalguda of Ranga Reddy district claiming three lives including a minor.

The deceased has been identified as Sijira, 7, Sahana, 40 and Jamila, 70.

Speaking to Siasat.com, an official from Langer House fire department stated that, "A fire broke out in the parking cellar of a residential building in Ranga Reddy due to a short circuit, engulfing several CNG cars and bikes. The flames quickly spread to the first floor through the stairs."

"Three residents including a minor were rescued and shifted to Golconda government hospital," he added.

The victims were reportedly in critical condition and later succumbed to injur...