A massive fire broke out in a multi-storey commercial building housing several IT coaching centres and shops, in Hyderabad's Ameerpet area on Friday (February 20). However, no casualties were reported. The fire, suspected to have been caused by electric short circuit, resulted in heavy smoke billowing from the premises. Three fire engines were rushed to the spot and the fire was brought under control soon, officials said as per PTI.

Students and others in the building were safely evacuated by the police and officials. Ameerpet, a densely populated locality, is home to a large number of coaching centres offering software courses.

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