On Thursday night, a large fire that started at the Swapnalok Complex in Secunderabad claimed the lives of six people, including four women. Out of the six, five died in the Gandhi Hospital where they were transferred, and one perished in a Secunderabad private hospital. Nearly 13 people, including a few women, were rescued by the fire department from the commercial complex, while further people who were suspected to be trapped within were being sought after. The fire erupted in a room on one of the floors of the commercial complex at 7.45 p.m., according to the fire safety officers. The residents fled through the stairs when they saw the flames, while many others were stuck in their offices.

Key Points

• On Thursday night, a large fire that started at the Swapnalok Complex in Secunderabad claimed the lives of six people, including four women. 

• Out of the six, five died in the Gandhi Hospital where they were transferred, and one perished in a Secunderabad private hospital.