AC short circuit sparks fire

A fire triggered by an air-conditioner unit broke out at a commercial establishment on Vengal Rao Nagar Road in Hyderabad on Tuesday evening, prompting a large-scale firefighting operation. No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.

According to fire officials, a distress call was received around 8 p.m., following which three fire tenders were initially rushed to the spot. As the blaze intensified and water resources proved insufficient, additional fire engines were deployed, taking the total to five vehicles.