A massive fire broke out at five temporary shops in Noida’s Sector 126 on Saturday afternoon. One person died after being found unconscious during the firefighting operations. Twelve fire tenders reached the spot to control the blaze. The police said, “Senior police officers are present at the spot, and further action.”
According to the police, a person was found unconscious during firefighting operations and was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Senior police officers were present at the spot, and further action was underway, the commissionerate said.
“Information was received on Saturday afternoon about a fire at five temporary shops in Raipur, under the Sector 126 police station area. 12 fire tenders reached the spot immediately and, after evacuating the temporary shops, completely extinguished the fire using six fire tenders. During firefighting operations, one person was found unconscious and was immediately taken to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Senior police officers are present at the spot, and further necessary action is underway,” the Gautam Budh Nagar police commissionerate said in a statement.
The Gautam Budh Nagar fire department earlier said that firefighting operations were in progress under the supervision of the chief fire officer (CFO).
The department said its personnel were at the scene and working to extinguish the blaze, adding that the fire was expected to be fully extinguished shortly.
Sound of cylinders bursting, thick smoke
Thick smoke billowed from the site as flames engulfed the temporary structures. Videos circulating on social media showed the fire spreading across the shops.
Initial media reports also mentioned the sound of cylinders bursting, although this detail had not been confirmed by the authorities.
The exact cause of the fire and the extent of damage were not immediately known.
Further details about the deceased, including the person’s identity, were awaited.