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Seized Vehicles Destroyed in Fire at Kethepally Police Station in Nalgonda

May 19, 2026
Seized Vehicles Destroyed in Fire at Kethepally Police Station in Nalgonda
Seized Vehicles Destroyed in Fire at Kethepally Police Station in Nalgonda

A blaze engulfed the Kethepally police station premises in Nalgonda district, destroying several confiscated vehicles that were being held as evidence in various criminal cases.

The fire erupted suddenly at the compound where the seized automobiles were parked and rapidly consumed multiple vehicles within minutes, creating considerable alarm among those present at the station.

Authorities are examining whether extreme temperatures or an undetermined factor may have sparked the incident. The speed at which the flames propagated caught the attention of station personnel, who immediately mobilized a response.

Upon discovering the fire, Kethepally police personnel wasted no time alerting the district fire department. Firefighting crews arrived at the scene with equipment and coordinated with police to combat the advancing flames.

Through swift action by both fire personnel and police staff, the blaze was contained before it could reach the main police station structure. The quick intervention also helped minimize the extent of material losses.

The police department has initiated a formal inquiry to determine what caused the fire to start and spread so rapidly.

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