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Crime
Fire Breaks Out at HDFC Bank Branch in Telangana Over Unattended AC
✍️ The Siasat Daily
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 02:37 PM
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A fire erupted at an HDFC Bank branch in Telangana after staff forgot to switch off an air‑conditioner, prompting evacuation and a swift response from fire‑services.
A blaze ignited inside an HDFC Bank branch in Telangana when an air‑conditioner was left running after staff had left the premises. The unattended unit overheated, triggering a fire that quickly spread to nearby fittings.
Bank employees and customers were evacuated as soon as the alarm sounded. Local fire‑fighters arrived within minutes, doused the flames and declared the situation under control within an hour.
Preliminary reports indicate no injuries or casualties. The bank has temporarily closed the outlet for safety checks and a detailed investigation into the cause of the incident is underway.
Authorities have reminded commercial establishments of the importance of routine equipment checks to prevent similar mishaps in the future.
Bank employees and customers were evacuated as soon as the alarm sounded. Local fire‑fighters arrived within minutes, doused the flames and declared the situation under control within an hour.
Preliminary reports indicate no injuries or casualties. The bank has temporarily closed the outlet for safety checks and a detailed investigation into the cause of the incident is underway.
Authorities have reminded commercial establishments of the importance of routine equipment checks to prevent similar mishaps in the future.