Actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan is preparing to travel to Singapore after his younger son, Mark Shankar, sustained injuries in a fire accident that broke out at his school earlier today.

According to unconfirmed reports, the eight-year-old suffered minor injuries and experienced breathing difficulties due to smoke inhalation. The boy is currently undergoing treatment at a local hospital in Singapore.

Sources stated that emergency services responded quickly and managed to extinguish the fire within 30 minutes of arrival. The fire reportedly broke out on the second and third floors of the school building.

In total, 19 people, including 15 students, were injured in the incident and taken to nearby hospitals for medical care.

Local reports highlighted the role of construction workers and bystanders in helping rescue students from the building during the emergency. Around 80 people in surrounding areas were evacuated as a safety precaution.

The cause of the fire remains unknown, and local authorities have begun an investigation into the incident.

Pawan Kalyan is expected to leave for Singapore shortly to be with his son and family during this time.