A transformer explosion due to heavy load triggered a fire in Marthanda Nagar, Hafeezpet, Miyapur at midnight. Flames destroyed a Tata Ace mini truck and two motorcycles. Firefighters controlled the blaze promptly, preventing casualties, while authorities investigate the incident’s cause
Published Date – 31 March 2026, 10:16 AM
Hyderabad: A major electrical mishap occurred when a transformer reportedly exploded due to a heavy load, triggering a fire that quickly spread to nearby vehicles at Marthanda Nagar in Hafeezpet, Miyapur, on Monday midnight.
According to available information, a Tata Ace mini truck and two motorcycles parked close to the transformer were completely gutted in the blaze.
Fire department personnel rushed to the scene and managed to douse the flames in time, preventing any casualties.
The incident caused panic among local residents for some time.
Fire and police authorities are assessing the damage and investigating the exact cause of the explosion.
