Hyderabad, Feb. 20 -- A fire broke out in the Neelagiri Block building in Maitrivanam complex in Hyderabad's Ameerpet on Thursday, February 19, reportedly due to a short circuit.

Thick smoke engulfed parts of the building, triggering panic among students and other occupants. A few students were reportedly trapped inside a computer training institute located on the fourth floor as the smoke spread through the premises.

Rescue operations on

Police and fire department personnel rushed to the spot and began rescue operations. Teams are attempting to rescue those stuck on the upper floor through the balcony.

Power supply to the building has been cut as a precautionary measure.

More details are awaited.

Traffic movement affected

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