Hyderabad, Oct. 25 -- A massive explosion ripped through a scrap shop in Hyderabad's Ramanthapur on Sunday, October 25. The owner of the shop suffered 70 per cent burn injuries.

The explosion occurred in Church Colony when metal was being cut. Owner Parshuram has been shifted to the Gandhi Hospital and is said to be in critical condition. Two fire engines were deployed to douse the fire.

Videos shared on social media showed firefighters putting out the blaze.

Speaking to Siasat.com, Sridhar, a firefighter present at the spot, said, "We received a distress call at 11:15 AM. The fire has been doused with two fire engines, and the cooling process is underway."

He said that the cause of the explosion and the estimated loss are yet to be a...