Hyderabad, July 14 -- A fire broke out at a textile shop in the Devan Devdi area of the Old City in Hyderabad during the early hours of Tuesday, July 14. No casualties were reported in the incident.

On receiving the information, the local police rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area to facilitate the firefighting operation and prevent public movement. Two fire tenders reached the scene and extinguished the blaze before it could spread to adjoining establishments.

The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Officials are assessing the extent of the property damage.

Recurring concern

Fire accidents in the Devan Devdi and Madina Building commercial areas have become a recurring concern.

According to local residents and trader...