HYDERABAD, JUNE 18, 2025: The swift and coordinated efforts of the Telangana Emergency Response Support System (Dial-112), operated from the Telangana Integrated Command and Control Centre (TGiCCC), Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, has successfully contained two fire accidents in Hyderabad at 3.30 am and Karimnagar at 3.51 am on Wednesday.
The first incident occurred at Hill-Top Towers, Midhila Nagar, Bachupally, Hyderabad, and the second took place at Mathrusree Homeocare, near Geethabhavan, Karimnagar. In both cases, an electrical short circuit in an air conditioner unit triggered the fire. Distress calls were received through the Dial-112 emergency number.
Dial-112, which integrates key emergency services—including Police (100), Fire (101), Ambulance (108), Women’s Safety (181), Child Protection (1098), and Disaster Management (1077)—triggered a prompt multi-agency response. Upon receiving the alerts, the TGERSS team coordinated with local police stations (Bachupally PS and Karimnagar II Town PS) and respective Fire Departments.
Emergency teams arrived within minutes. In Bachupally, one individual, panicked by the fire, jumped from the second floor, sustained injuries, and was quickly shifted to the hospital. All other residents were safely evacuated. In Karimnagar, no injuries were reported, and all occupants were evacuated safely.
The professional and prompt action taken by all emergency services exemplifies the critical role played by Dial-112 in responding to crises. The effectiveness of this integrated response system was once again demonstrated, ensuring public safety and preventing what could have been a tragic incident.
Telangana Police Urge AC Fire Safety Amid Rising Incidents
Following recent fire hazards caused by AC short circuits, Director, TGiCCC advise citizens to maintain air conditioners, Geyser and other electronic appliance properly, avoid overloading circuits.
The Telangana Police commend the bravery and efficiency of the responding teams and urge citizens to make use of Dial-112 services without hesitation during any emergency. A timely call to Dial-112 can save lives and property, stated VB Kamalasan Reddy, Director, TGiCC, Hyderabad, in a statement here on Wednesday.
