A spokesperson for the Sattva Group confirmed that operations at Knowledge City continue as usual and that the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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A fire broke out early Saturday (December 21, 2024) morning in the amenities block of the Sattva Elixir building inside Knowledge City, HITEC City.
The incident that was reported at 6:12 a.m. and the Fire Services Department mobilised four firefighting vehicles, including a Bronto Skylift, from stations in Madhapur, Gachibowli Stadium, Vattinagulapally, and Kukatpally.
Smoke emanating from the building located in Hyderabad’s IT zone.
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The ground and four floors of the G+5 structure house a clutch of restaurants as well as a resto bar, while the fifth floor housed a gym.
“The fire originated on the fourth floor and spread to the other floors. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported. We are yet to determine the cause of the fire,” said an officer from the fire control room.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Sattva Group stated that the fire was quickly detected and extinguished through “advanced safety systems” and a “well-trained emergency response team”. They confirmed that operations at Knowledge City continue as usual and that the cause of the fire is under investigation.
“We are currently investigating the cause of the fire and will continue to monitor the situation closely. Operations at Knowledge City are proceeding as usual, and we remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and security.We appreciate the swift and effective response of both our emergency team and the State Fire Department in managing the situation,” said their spokesperson.
Published – December 21, 2024 08:24 am IST