Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao expressed shock at the fire in Bazarghat and extended their condolences to the affected families.
The government announced Rs 5 lakh ex gratia to the kin of each of the victims. Minister K.T. Rama Rao along with minister Talasani Srinivas
Yadav visited the spot and said that a detailed inquiry would be held into the incident.
"We assure all possible support to those who have lost their property. We will also ensure that the injured persons are provided the best treatment," Rama Rao said.