Hyderabad: A massive fire broke out at a timber depot in LB Nagar, triggering panic among the residents. The flames quickly spread to the adjacent Intergrated Automobiles building, resulting in widespread destruction. Eyewitnesses reported billows of smoke followed by flames spreading 100 to 300 meters on all sides. The fire extended its reach to the nearby 'CAR-O-MAN' car garage and the Integrated Automobiles building. The residents of the neighboring apartments faced a harrowing ordeal as the suffocating smoke permeated their homes. Firefighters from LB Nagar, Hayatnagar, and surrounding areas swiftly responded, along with disaster response teams, working relentlessly to contain the inferno and protect adjacent structures. As a precautionary measure, residents in close proximity were evacuated to ensure their safety. Remarkably, there were no casualties as no one was present in the timber depot or car garage during the incident. However, the fire devoured the car showroom, reducing approximately 40 cars to ashes. The cause of the fire is yet
