In Moradabad's Katghar police station area, a fire at a three-story restaurant resulted in the death of the restaurant owner's mother and injuries to 10 people. The fire originated from fireworks at a nearby wedding, and the fire brigade carried out the rescue operation.
Moradabad: In Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad, a sudden fire broke out at a three-story restaurant in the Katghar police station area on Sunday night, leading to the death of one woman and injuries to approximately 10 people. Those trapped amidst the flames and smoke were safely evacuated with the help of the police, fire brigade, and local residents.
Local sources reported that five gas cylinders were present in the restaurant at the time of the fire, and their explosion intensified the blaze. The mother of restaurant owner Pradeep Srivastava, Maya Srivastava (56), died in the incident. The injured have been admitted to the district hospital.
All Floors of Restaurant Engulfed in Fire
Of the restaurant's three stories, two floors were used for the ‘Pari’ restaurant, while the third floor served as the residence for the owner's family. At the time of the fire, restaurant employees were cooking, and the family was present upstairs. Suddenly, a firework from a nearby wedding fell into the restaurant, causing the blaze to erupt.
Local residents and employees stated that the staircases were filled with smoke, making visibility impossible. They broke windows and used the stairs to help people evacuate. Some individuals had to jump from the building to escape the fire.
Fire Department and Police Controlled Blaze in Two Hours
Upon receiving the information, the fire brigade team promptly arrived at the scene and brought the fire under control after approximately two hours of effort. SP City Kumar Ranvijay Singh stated that treatment for all injured individuals has commenced.
Police and firefighters jointly evacuated the people trapped inside the restaurant and transported the injured to the hospital. A detailed investigation into the damage caused by the fire is currently underway.
Fireworks Identified as Cause of Fire
According to the police, a wedding ceremony was ongoing adjacent to the restaurant. Around 10 PM, a firework released during the wedding fell into the restaurant, causing the fire to spread. Restaurant owner Pradeep Srivastava stated that he operated a restaurant named 'Pari' on two floors, while his family resided on the third floor.
In just a few minutes, the fire engulfed the restaurant, and the five gas cylinders inside began to explode, intensifying the blaze dramatically. Employees and family members, overcome by fear, immediately focused their efforts on escaping.
