Noida Shop Fire: One Dead as Blaze Guts Six Outlets in Sector 126
A fatal fire broke out at six shops in Noida's Sector 126. Authorities found multiple LPG cylinders at the scene. Read more about the tragedy.
A devastating fire ripped through a commercial cluster in Noida's Sector 126 on Saturday, claiming the life of one person and reducing six shops to ruins. The incident sparked an emergency response as fire tenders rushed to the scene to battle the flames.
Tragedy Amidst the Rubble
According to ADCP Noida Abhay Kumar Misra, the local police and fire brigade acted swiftly upon receiving reports of the blaze within the jurisdiction of Police Station 126. While firefighting teams managed to bring the inferno under control, the aftermath revealed a grim discovery.
During a meticulous search operation of the affected premises, rescue teams found a man lying unconscious. He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, but medical professionals declared him dead upon arrival. Police have confirmed that legal proceedings regarding the death are now underway.
The Danger Within: LPG Cylinders Found
The severity of the fire may have been exacerbated by the presence of hazardous materials. Chief Fire Officer (CFO) of Noida, Pradeep Kumar, revealed that a significant number of LPG cylinders were discovered inside the premises.
The discovery of these cylinders added a layer of risk to the operation, as officials worked to ensure no further explosions occurred. Search and rescue operations were continued following the containment of the fire to ensure that no other individuals remained trapped inside the charred structures.
Other Blazes Strike the NCR
The weekend saw a series of fire-related emergencies across the National Capital Region (NCR), including a massive industrial fire in Delhi.
Mayapuri Industrial Area Inferno
In Delhi's Mayapuri Industrial Area, firefighting operations lasted over 15 hours. A blaze that started at a factory (B-41) quickly spread to two adjacent factories, prompting officials to upgrade the incident to a 'medium' category.
Fire Station Officer Naveen Thakran stated that more than 35 fire tenders were deployed to tackle the fire, which involved structures with ground floors, upper floors, basements, and terraces filled with various materials. The fire was brought under control by 8:00 AM on Saturday, followed by extensive cooling operations.
Tragedy at Krishna Nagar School
In another unsettling incident, an 18-year-old Class 12 student was found severely burnt behind the guard room of a school in Delhi's Krishna Nagar. Delhi Police responded to a PCR call and discovered the student in a burnt condition. The Crime Team has been called in to analyze evidence recovered from the spot and the student's school bag to determine the circumstances of the tragedy.