Hyderabad: 90 students trapped in coaching center fire, all rescued
What's the story
A major fire broke out at a coaching center in Hyderabad on Friday, trapping around 90 students inside. The incident took place on the fourth floor of the Nilgiri Block building during classes, according to a report by India Today. Thick smoke soon filled the corridors and classrooms, leaving many students scared and looking for escape routes.
Evacuation efforts
Students escape through balconies
Footage from the scene showed students escaping through balconies to lower floors. Others were stuck on upper floors until police and fire department teams arrived with ladders and emergency gear for evacuation. Fire engines reached the spot soon after and battled the flames as thick smoke billowed out of the building.
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Visuals from the scene
Its painfull to see this
— Harish Daga (@HarishKumarDaga) February 20, 2026
Fire broke out at a coaching institute in Nilagiri Block today at #Maitrivanam, #Ameerpet trapping around 70–80 students.
Its time for @CommissionrGHMC @ZC_Khairtabad to enforce Fire satey as in past Dana Kishore garu did. pic.twitter.com/Y75MMLVSwJ
Community effort
Six men join rescue efforts
Rescue teams moved from floor to floor, ensuring all students were evacuated safely. In a commendable act of bravery, six men near the building joined in the rescue efforts. They helped guide and evacuate students through smoke-filled passages. Police later praised their timely intervention, which prevented injuries.
Ongoing investigation
Cause of fire being ascertained
Authorities confirmed that all students were safely evacuated and no casualties were reported. Officials are now investigating the cause of the fire and reviewing safety measures at coaching centers in multi-storey commercial buildings. The incident serves as a reminder of the fire hazards in crowded urban study spaces and the importance of regular safety checks.