The Hindu 31.12.2013
Depot location surprises GHMC Commissioner
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) would enquire as to how the timber depot which caught fire at Musheerabad on Monday was operating in a predominantly residential area. “We will check the details, if it has trade licence or not, and then take appropriate action,” GHMC Commissioner Somesh Kumar said. He expressed surprise at the timber depot’s functioning in a locality which was densely residential and said there was not even space for movement of vehicles.
“There are two apartments on either side and this depot is located in the middle. Today morning, we had to ensure that fire did not spread. Necessary steps to initiate action will follow now,” he said. There was no loss of life and the situation was brought under control by afternoon, he said, adding that 12 fire engines were involved in fire-fighting for hours.
