Fire in Gulzar House: 17 killed in fire in building near Hyderabad's Charminar

The fire broke out at Gulzar House near Charminar. (Photo: X/@SVishnuReddy)

At least 17 people have been killed in a massive fire that broke out at a building in Gulzar House near the historic Charminar on Sunday.

17 people have lost their lives in the fire incident that broke out in a building in Gulzar House near Charminar in Hyderabad earlier today: Telangana Fire Disaster Response Emergency & Civil Defence. pic.twitter.com/AjQGiczzyZ
ANI (@ANI) May 18, 2025

The Prime Minister Office took to X and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh. PMO posted, "Deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy in Hyderabad, Telangana. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000."

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed shock over the incident and directed senior officials to take all necessary measures to rescue those trapped in the building.

A devastating fire broke out in Gulzar House, under the jurisdiction of Mir Chowk Police Station in Hyderabad. The flames quickly engulfed the area, prompting a swift response from fire and rescue teams, who managed to save several people trapped inside.Sadly, three individuals pic.twitter.com/pi6POh8vNAVishnu Vardhan Reddy (@SVishnuReddy) May 18, 2025

According to a Fire department official, they received a call at around 6.30 am and rushed to the spot. Several people were found unconscious and shifted to various hospitals.

After visiting the site, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy told media: “Police informed that eight people are dead in the fire accident. But the figure has to be confirmed by them only.” Some children are among the dead, he said, PTI reported.

Inspected the fire accident site at Gulzar House near Charminar, Hyderabad today. Discussed with senior officials handling the situation regarding rescue and relief operations, and urged them to provide immediate medical support and help.The Govt. of India will provide pic.twitter.com/GMwhlM47ZH G Kishan Reddy (@kishanreddybjp) May 18, 2025

An official release from the CMO said directions were issued to immediately shift the injured to hospitals and ensure proper medical treatment.

(With inputs from PTI)