A significant fire erupted in a multi-story residential building in Ghaziabad’s Avantika Colony, Phase-2, resulting in the tragic loss of three pet dogs. Four members of a family were initially trapped inside their flat during the blaze but were safely evacuated by the Fire Service. Officials received an alert at 3:09 a.m. reporting the fire in a flat in Avantika Colony, with people trapped inside.
Upon receiving the alert, two fire tenders were dispatched from the Kotwali Ghantaghar Fire Station to the scene, located about 8 kilometers away. The fire personnel established contact with the trapped individuals, advising them to move to the balcony for safety. The Chief Fire Officer was promptly informed, and the Fire Service team arrived at ‘SK Homes’ around 3:20 a.m., where the fire was raging in Flat No. 202 on the third floor.
The residents of the flat, including Pawan Sharma (52), his wife (46), their 20-year-old son, and 18-year-old daughter, were rescued using an extension ladder. A firefighting operation ensued, with the fire believed to have originated from a short circuit in the drawing room or near the main entrance, affecting multiple rooms. Tragically, the family’s three pet dogs succumbed to the smoke within the flat.
Following the extinguishing of the fire and a thorough search of the flat, it was confirmed that no other flats or residents were harmed, and there were no injuries reported. Local police were present during the rescue operations, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.
