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Fire Engulfs Timber Depot in Kukatpally, Hyderabad – No Injuries Reported
✍️ Deccan Chronicle
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 03:36 AM
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A blaze erupted at a timber depot in Kukatpally, Hyderabad, and was extinguished by fire‑fighters with no injuries reported.
A fire broke out at a timber storage yard in the Kukatpally area of Hyderabad on Tuesday. The flames were first noticed by nearby residents who alerted the local fire department.
Fire‑fighters arrived promptly and deployed water jets and foam to bring the blaze under control within a short span. The depot, which houses large quantities of timber, suffered significant material damage, but the rapid response prevented the fire from spreading to adjacent structures.
Authorities confirmed that no persons were injured or trapped inside the facility. The incident caused temporary traffic disruptions on surrounding roads as emergency vehicles accessed the site.
Preliminary investigations have been launched to determine the cause of the fire, with officials stating that a thorough inquiry will be conducted. The timber depot is expected to resume operations once safety clearances are obtained.
Fire‑fighters arrived promptly and deployed water jets and foam to bring the blaze under control within a short span. The depot, which houses large quantities of timber, suffered significant material damage, but the rapid response prevented the fire from spreading to adjacent structures.
Authorities confirmed that no persons were injured or trapped inside the facility. The incident caused temporary traffic disruptions on surrounding roads as emergency vehicles accessed the site.
Preliminary investigations have been launched to determine the cause of the fire, with officials stating that a thorough inquiry will be conducted. The timber depot is expected to resume operations once safety clearances are obtained.