Series of fire incidents at firecracker shops, godowns mar Deepavali in Hyderabad

A series of fire incidents were reported in different parts of Hyderabad and Secunderabad on Sunday (November 8, 2026), with fire personnel responding to blazes at firecracker shops, commercial establishments and industrial premises. While some incidents involved firecrackers, suspected electrical faults were cited as a possible cause in others.

At Sitaphalmandi in Secunderabad, a rocket burst into a firecracker shop during the celebrations, setting off the stock of crackers stored inside. The firecrackers began exploding as the blaze spread through the premises, prompting an emergency response from the Fire Services Department. Firefighters reached the spot and brought the situation under control. The extent of the damage was yet to be assessed.