A major fire broke out at a paper cups and plates manufacturing unit located in the Asbestos colony of Kukatpally in the early hours of Monday.
The flames quickly spread to the adjacent ghee and Haldiram stock godowns, while thick smoke billowed from the premises.
Four fire engines
rushed to the spot and launched firefighting operations to bring the blaze under control.
A short circuit is suspected to have caused the fire. No casualties have been reported so far.
Preliminary reports suggest that the fire caused extensive property damage. Further details are awaited.