At least seven people were killed following a massive fire that broke out at a hotel being used as a COVID-19 facility in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada. Meanwhile, several others are feared trapped at the hotel, being used as a coronavirus care centre. Fire tenders have been rushed to the spot to douse the flames. Rescue operations are currently underway.
Andhra Pradesh: Fire breaks out at a hotel in Vijayawada, fire tenders rushed to the spot. The hotel was being used as a #COVID19 facility by a hospital. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/2f876s2h6j
— ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2020
(This is a developing story, further details are awaited.)