Two furniture shops gutted in early-morning blaze near Medchal checkpost - The HinduUpdated - October 16, 2026 04:58 am IST - HYDERABADA major fire broke out at two adjoining furniture shops near Medchal checkpost in the wee hours of Sunday (October 4), destroying furniture and other material stored inside the establishments.The Fire Department received the call at 1.22 a.m., following which two fire tenders, one each from Shamirpet and Jeedimetla fire stations, were rushed to the spot.The blaze is suspected to have started in one of the furniture shops before rapidly spreading to the adjoining establishment. Thick smoke from the shops alerted residents and passers-by, who informed the fire control room.Firefighters battled the blaze for about an hour before bringing it under control. No injuries or casualties were reported. A large quantity of furniture and other goods was destroyed in the fire, though officials were yet to assess the value of the damage.Police also reached the spot and began an inquiry. Preliminary findings indicated that an electrical short circuit could have triggered the fire, but the exact cause was yet to be established by police and fire officials.Published - October 04, 2026 08:39 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }