A significant fire erupted early Wednesday on the ground floor of a multi-storey building in Khoda Colony, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, causing injuries to multiple individuals and sparking fear among residents.
The blaze originated on the ground floor of the five-storey building and rapidly spread to higher levels, filling the area with dense smoke, prompting residents to evacuate as flames consumed parts of the structure.
Upon notification around midnight, the Khoda police station alerted the fire department, which dispatched approximately eight to ten fire engines. Firefighters worked for hours to contain the flames, leading to the situation being brought under control.
Several residents suffered minor injuries during the incident and were promptly taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Medical professionals are currently monitoring their conditions, with all reported to be in stable condition.
Chief Fire Officer Rahul Pal mentioned that rescue teams swiftly arrived at the scene, evacuating all occupants safely. He stated that an investigation would be conducted to determine the fire’s cause.
Hindon Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Nimish Patil noted that nearly 150 individuals reside in the building, with eight to ten residents sustaining minor injuries and receiving treatment. The fire has been contained, and authorities will investigate the exact cause of the incident.
Police and administrative officials also reached the site, overseeing the rescue and relief efforts. A detailed probe has been initiated to establish the fire’s origin.
In a previous incident last October, a significant fire had occurred in a multi-storey residential building in the Indirapuram area of Ghaziabad, resulting in extensive damage to household items, although no residents were harmed.
