A fire erupted in a flat on the third floor of a building in Kudroli on Tuesday, sending a wave of panic through the area. According to fire and emergency services, no one was inside the flat when the blaze broke out. A short circuit is suspected to have sparked the fire, which quickly filled the entire flat with thick smoke.

Upon noticing the flames, residents from surrounding flats hurriedly evacuated the building. However, two elderly individuals were left stranded and were later safely rescued by fire personnel, ensuring there were no casualties.

The quick response of the residents and fire services helped prevent further harm, and the situation was swiftly brought under control.