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**News Article:**

**Hyderabad Fire Traps Families, Rescue Efforts Underway**

**Hyderabad, India – May 18, 2025** – A devastating fire near Gulzar Houz in the Old City of Hyderabad trapped 17 people from four joint families this morning, according to Telangana in-charge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar. The official number of deaths is yet to be known. Authorities believe a short circuit sparked the blaze.

Minister Prabhakar visited the scene, while Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed the Fire Services Department and Director General Y. Nagi Reddy to prioritize rescue efforts and provide immediate assistance to the trapped families. Reddy assured the families that all possible measures would be taken to save those trapped in the building.

Union Minister and Telangana BJP president G. Kishan Reddy also arrived at the scene to assess the situation. He urged officials to provide immediate medical support and relief, offering the Central government’s support. “The Govt. of India will provide necessary support and assistance. I request the State Govt. to take all necessary precautions including fire safety audit of buildings, to avoid such mishaps in future,” he stated in a post on X. He also expressed his condolences to the families affected and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.

Rescue operations are ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the full extent of the damage and casualties.

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