Hyderabad: Massive fire breaks out in Bachupally, furniture shops gutted

A massive fire broke out in Bachupally, destroying at least eight roadside furniture shops between Pragathi Nagar and Bachupally. The blaze, which occurred on Monday past midnight, reduced the shops to ashes and caused heavy losses. No casualties were reported and authorities are investigating the cause of the fire. Firefighting operations brought the flames under control during Tuesday early hours.