💨 Abstract

A fire near Hyderabad's Charminar monument killed at least eight people and injured several others. The building housed a jewelry store and residential space. Federal minister G Kishan Reddy attributed the blaze to a short circuit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and offered financial aid to the victims' families. Fires are frequent in India due to lax building and safety regulations.

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