Hyderabad, July 6 -- A massive fire broke out on the third floor of Nampally criminal court building on Monday triggering panic among people who were present in the premises, said fire official.

According to officials, upon receiving the incident, two fire tenders reached the spot and brought the flames under control. The cause of the fire is yet to be known.

Further details awaited.

In a separate fire incident, three people died after a fire broke out in a house in the Kalakawada area of Miryalguda, Telangana, following a cylinder explosion late on Thursday night, officials said.

According to a fire department official, information about the blaze was received at around 12:30 am, following which a fire engine was rushed to the spot....