Blaze at Telangana Forensic Science Lab: Swift Action Averts Major Damage

A fire broke out at the Telangana Forensic Science Laboratory. Quick response from fire and police officials ensured the flames were controlled within two hours. The fire was contained to part of the first floor, with initial investigations pointing to an electrical short-circuit as the likely cause.

A fire erupted at the Telangana Forensic Science Laboratory on Saturday, officials disclosed. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported during the incident.

Upon receiving information at around 10:22 am, fire and police units swiftly arrived at the scene, and by utilizing five fire tenders and a firefighting robot, they managed to extinguish the flames within two hours.

Although the blaze was confined to the first floor, some computer systems incurred damage. Preliminary findings suggest an electrical short-circuit might have caused the fire, though the investigation remains ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)