In Telangana, at least eight persons including six women were burnt alive in a fire accident in the godown of a cracker shop in Warangal town a short while ago. Several workers were apparently injured in the incident. Fire tenders have reached the accident spot and efforts are underway to put out the flames. The cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained. Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Kadiyam Sri Hari expressed deep shock over the incident and asked officials to provide necessary assistance to the injured.