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Hyderabad: A major fire broke out at Pista House Banquet Hall in the early hours of Tuesday morning, triggering panic in the area as thick smoke and towering flames engulfed parts of the building.

Emergency teams responded swiftly and the blaze was later brought under control. No injuries have been reported.

Pista House Banquet Hall fire

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The fire reportedly broke out at the banquet hall in Mahabubnagar during the early morning hours.

Visuals from the scene showed dense smoke and massive flames billowing from the structure.

Authorities were alerted soon after the fire was noticed.

Multiple fire engines rushed to the spot along with police personnel.

Short circuit suspected

Firefighters launched an immediate operation to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby areas.

Preliminary information suggests that the fire may have been triggered by a short circuit. Officials are yet to confirm the exact cause.

Authorities have launched a detailed investigation to determine the sequence of events.

Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported in the incident.

Officials are continuing to assess the extent of damage caused to the property.

Pista House

Pista House is globally recognised for its authentic Hyderabadi Haleem, a slow-cooked delicacy prepared with meat, lentils, pure ghee, dry fruits and aromatic spices.It is considered the pinnacle of Hyderabad’s Ramzan cuisine. The brand is also known for its Zafrani Biryani, rice baked products and a wide range of speciality sweets.