Hyderabad: A major fire broke out last night in an apartment within the jurisdiction of Balanagar Police Station in Hyderabad. As the flames swiftly engulfed the apartment, residents were forced to flee their homes, struck by panic and fear. The blaze struck at the A2A Life Spaces apartment complex around 9 p.m. The incident reportedly started on the 5th floor of the apartment building, with flames quickly spreading through the structure. Onlookers from neighboring plots also evacuated the vicinity due to fears for their safety. On arrival at the scene, the fire brigade began battling the inferno, aiming to prevent further spread of the flames and to bring the situation under control. The fire resulted in the total destruction of the affected apartment's contents, with residents losing all their belongings. The reason behind the fire accident is yet to be determined.