Fire razes makeshift home in Vikarabad, ₹20 lakh cash lost

A fire erupted in a makeshift dwelling in Vikarabad, Telangana, turning the structure into flames and completely destroying the property. The blaze consumed a sum of cash estimated at around ₹20 lakh that had been stored inside the temporary shelter. Local residents reported the incident to emergency services, prompting a rapid response from the fire department. Firefighters managed to bring the fire under control after several hours, but the monetary loss was total. Authorities have opened an inquiry to determine the cause of the fire and to assess whether any safety violations contributed to the incident.