Fire breaks out at illegal cracker shop in Hyderabad, woman injured

A massive fire broke out at a firecracker store in Hyderabad's busy Abids area, spreading to a neighbouring restaurant. One woman received minor injuries.

In Short

• Major fire at Paras Fire Works in Hyderabad's Abids
• Three fire engines deployed to control blaze
• One woman received minor injuries, 8 cars gutted in fire

A massive fire broke out a firecracker shop in Hyderabad's Abids on Sunday, rapidly spreading to a neighbouring restaurant. The intense blaze resulted in minor injuries to a woman, and at least eight cars parked nearby were gutted, police said.

The police confirmed that the crackers store, Paras Fireworks, was illegally established without any license.

Emergency personnel, along with three fire engines, were deployed to the scene to prevent the flames from spreading to other buildings in the densely packed area. Authorities confirmed that the fire was doused by 10.45 pm.

"The shop has no certificate. It was an illegal shop. We will take strict action against them," Sultan Bazar ACP K Shankar.

Visuals show people rushing out of the fireworks shop as the crackers began to burst.

Eyewitnesses reported thick plumes of smoke rising from the scene, attracting crowds who promptly alerted emergency services. Authorities continue to monitor the area to protect nearby residents and prevent further hazards from stored firecrackers.

The exact cause of the fire remains unknown, and further details are awaited.