At least seven people have died in a huge fire that broke out at a hotel in Andhra Pradesh’s Vijaywada early this morning. Thirty people have been rescued from from the hotel so far, news agency reported quoing police. Fire engines have rushed to the spot.
“Seven people have lost their lives and 30 have been rescued,” Vijaywada Police said
Fire tenders rushed to the spot managed to bring the blaze under control.
The fire broke out in the ground and first floors of the building. Inmates of the Covid-19 care centre began screaming and shouting following emanation of thick smoke.
A few panicked persons jumped from the first floor of the building.
City commissioner of police Srinivasa Rao said that the condition of two persons is serious. Around 40 people, including 30 Covid-19 patients, were said to be in the centre when the mishap occurred. The rescued patients have been shifted to other covid care centres nearby.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed anguish at the mishap and ordered an inquiry into the incident.
