A fire broke out in the Grand Spicy Bawarchi Hotel, a restaurant in Nanakramguda of the city.
The fire started in the second floor of the restaurant, and spread to the third.
The hotel staff and customers ran out of the hotel as the flames spread. Fire tenders rushed to the spot and tried to douse the fire.
The staff of a private firm, Action Guarding Private Limited, got stuck in their office following the accident. They were rescued by the fire fighters later with the help of a sky lift.
Heavy smoke engulfed the entire area and the neighbouring areas following the accident.