7 killed in fire at Vijayawada hotel being used as COVID-19 facility

Seven people lost their lives and 30 were rescued after a fire broke out at a hotel here on Sunday, Vijayawada Police said.

Seven people lost their lives and 30 were rescued after a fire broke out at a hotel here on Sunday, Vijayawada Police said. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot after the incident occurred. The hotel is hired by a corporate hospital for treating COVID-19 patients.

Krishna District Collector AMD Imtiaz said the probable cause of the fire could be a short circuit. More details are awaited. (ANI)