Hyderabad, Jan. 24 -- A major fire broke out at a furniture store in Nampally in Hyderabad on Saturday, January 24, with six persons feared to be trapped inside.

The fire occurred at Batcha Furniture Shop located on the ground floor of a four-storey building. The blaze was an accident, causing panic among residents.

After being alerted, the fire officials rushed to the furniture shop and put out the blaze using four fire engines.

Citing preliminary information, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MLC Mirza Rahmat Baig said six persons, including an autodriver, a watchman, his wife, and two children, are suspected to have been trapped inside.

Thick smoke engulfed the building, making it difficult for the rescue personnel to ...