A major fire accident occurred at the Nilagiri block building in Maithrivanam area, leaving several students trapped on the fourth floor of an educational institute. The incident prompted an immediate emergency response as students found themselves in a life-threatening situation with limited escape routes available. Panic gripped the building as smoke and flames spread rapidly through the structure.
In a desperate attempt to save their lives, several students managed to escape by climbing down from the balcony to lower floors. The trapped students took the risky decision to descend from one floor to another using the building’s exterior, showing remarkable presence of mind in the face of danger. Witnesses reported scenes of chaos as students attempted the dangerous maneuver while emergency services rushed to the location.
Police and fire personnel arrived at the scene and immediately launched rescue operations to evacuate the remaining students who are still stuck on the upper floors. The rescue teams are currently working to reach students trapped on the balcony and top floors of the building. Fire brigade personnel have deployed ladders and other rescue equipment to safely bring down the stranded students from the affected areas.
Emergency services continue their efforts to ensure all students are safely evacuated from the building. The exact cause of the fire and the total number of students affected remain under assessment. Authorities are coordinating the rescue operation while more details about casualties or injuries are awaited. The incident has raised concerns about fire safety measures in educational institutions across the region.