A massive fire broke out at Noida (Img: X)
New Delhi: Two people died, and 50 families have been affected on Wednesday after a fire broke out that reportedly started while an electric vehicle was being charged in a residential building in Noida's Mamura village on Wednesday.
A massive fire has broken out in Mamura village, Noida on Wednesday. The fire was reportedly caused by sparking in an electric bike. Police sources said the rescue operations are underway, and 50 families have been affected by the blaze.
After receiving information about the fire accident, teams from the fire department rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation.
Firefighters managed to evacuate the trapped residents and brought the fire under control.
Rajeev Narain, Joint Commissioner of Police, Gautam Buddha Nagar, said a fire that broke out in in Noida's Mamura village was likely triggered while an electric vehicle was being charged, with the blaze subsequently spreading to nearby petrol-powered vehicles.
He added, "However, two people experienced health complications due to smoke inhalation. The building had parking on the ground floor, not a basement. Smoke from the parking area travelled upwards, affecting the occupants. The two individuals whose condition deteriorated due to the fumes were immediately shifted by ambulance to the district hospital. We will provide updates on their condition. They have already been taken to the hospital. Each floor accommodates about five families, with around 12 rooms configured as two-room flats. Rescue operations were conducted continuously to evacuate all the occupants safely."
Further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact cause of the fire.
