Agencies | Noida:
A massive fire broke out in Raipur village in Noida on Saturday, killing one person and gutting five shops, officials said.
The blaze occurred in an area under the jurisdiction of Sector 126 police station. Fire department teams rushed to the spot after receiving information and launched firefighting and search-and-rescue operations.
According to news agency PTI, citing police, six fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the flames. The fire was later brought under control, while temporary shops in the affected area were evacuated as a precautionary measure.
During the firefighting operation, a person was found unconscious and rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead, police said. The identity of the deceased had not been established at the time of reporting.
Pradeep Kumar, Chief Fire Officer of Noida, told news agency ANI that a large number of LPG cylinders had been found inside the shops, prompting firefighters to take measures to address the potential risk while continuing search-and-rescue operations.
“We have found a large number of LPG cylinders inside. We are currently addressing this issue and conducting search and rescue operations to check whether anyone is trapped,” he said.
Visuals from the scene showed several shops engulfed in flames, with thick plumes of smoke rising into the sky. Police personnel were also deployed in the area to assist with the response and maintain order.
The cause of the fire remains unknown. Police have initiated the necessary legal proceedings to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
