Massive fire at iconic Secunderabad Club causes losses worth crores

Tribune News Service

Secunderabad, January 16

A massive broke out at the iconic Secunderabad Club caused damages worth crores of rupees, although no life has reportedly been lost.

The fire erupted in the early hours of Sunday. Sources put the losses at Rs 20 crore.

A police patrol team noticed the blaze around 3.15 am and alerted the Fire Department and seven fire engines including one from the Army were rushed to the spot and flames were extinguished by 6 AM, a police official told PTI.

It was a major fire and based on preliminary investigation the cause of the fire is suspected to be a short circuit, the official said.

Visuals on social media showed the heritage building completely engulfed in flames.

According to Secunderabad Club website, the Secunderabad Club was established by the British in 1878 and it is one of the oldest clubs in India.

Located on a 22-acre campus, the Club’s century old Main Club House, carefully and aesthetically maintained, has been given Heritage status by the Hyderabad Urban Development Authority.

The club boasts of dining, reading, indoor and outdoor sports with its own cricket field and many recreational facilities. It may be the only members club to have its own dedicated Sailing Annexe, its website says. —with PTI

A major fire broke out at the historic Secunderabad Club in the wee hours of Sunday. The huge flames had completely burnt down building. #Hyderabad #SecunderabadClub pic.twitter.com/64oEOWuz1S

— Abhinay Deshpande (@iAbhinayD) January 16, 2022

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