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Fire Near Kondagattu Temple Guts About 30 Shops in Telangana

Officials have opened an inquiry into a suspected electrical short circuit.

Overview

  • The overnight blaze near the Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy temple in Jagityal was brought under control after multiple fire tenders responded.
  • Authorities reported no casualties at the site.
  • About 30 shops were destroyed, with toys, puja items, and other goods stocked for the Sammakka–Saralamma Jatara lost, and damage estimated in crores of rupees.
  • Police registered a case and are investigating the cause, with early reports pointing to a possible short circuit.
  • Coverage also noted separate fires the same day, including a contained tyre-shop blaze in Medchal-Malkajgiri with no injuries and a Delhi building fire that killed four, according to police.