Blaze Hits Noida Sector 126: LPG Cylinders Fuel Fire in Six Shops
Firefighters battle a blaze at six shops in Noida's Sector 126 where LPG cylinders were found. Read more on the incident and other NCR fires.
A massive fire erupted on Saturday in Noida's Sector 126, engulfing approximately six shops and triggering an urgent emergency response. Fire tenders rushed to the scene as firefighting operations were launched to contain the spreading flames.
LPG Cylinders Increase Risk
The situation became particularly precarious due to the presence of hazardous materials inside the premises. Pradeep Kumar, the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) of Noida, revealed that a significant number of LPG cylinders were discovered within the affected shops.
The fire department is currently focusing on two primary objectives: extinguishing the blaze and conducting thorough search and rescue operations to ensure that no individuals are trapped inside the burning structures. While the operation is ongoing, officials are yet to determine the exact cause of the fire or the total extent of the property damage.
15-Hour Battle in Mayapuri Industrial Area
While Noida struggled with the shop fire, another major blaze gripped Delhi's Mayapuri Industrial Area. Firefighters battled a factory fire for over 15 hours, deploying more than 35 fire tenders starting from Friday night.
The fire, which started at a unit identified as B-41, quickly spread to two adjacent factories. Fire Station Officer Naveen Thakran explained that the incident was upgraded to a 'medium' category due to the scale of the blaze and the complexity of the structures involved, which included ground floors, upper floors, terraces, and one basement filled with various materials.
By 8:00 AM on Saturday, the fire was reported as 'under control,' though smoke continued to billow from the site. Cooling operations are currently in their third shift to prevent any reignition.
Tragedy at Krishna Nagar School
In a separate and distressing incident on Saturday, an 18-year-old Class 12 female student was discovered in a burnt condition behind the guard room of a school in Delhi's Krishna Nagar.
The Delhi Police responded to a PCR call from the school and found the student severely burnt. According to police reports, the Crime Team was summoned to the scene to collect evidence, and certain materials were recovered from the spot and the student's school bag. Investigations are currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding this tragedy.