Hyderabad: A major fire broke out on Wednesday near Vignan College in the Medchal-Malkajgiri district of Telangana, drawing a large-scale response from local emergency services.

The blaze erupted within the jurisdiction of the Bachupally police station. Fire officials confirmed that multiple firefighting units were dispatched to the scene and are actively working to contain the flames. As of Wednesday morning, no casualties or injuries have been reported.

"We have received information that a fire broke out near Vignan College, and we have sent fire vehicles. The fire teams are currently controlling the fire, and no casualties have been reported so far. However, the fire is extensive. We'll provide more details after it's brought under control," a fire official stated.

Responders noted that the situation is currently being managed. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the inferno, and a full investigation is expected once the site is secured.

The incident follows a separate commercial fire in the region last week at a Jubilee Hills showroom, amid a period of heightened fire safety awareness in the state.

With inputs from ANI