A fire broke out on the top floor of a commercial building in Noida Sector-3, causing panic. The fire brigade arrived on the scene and brought the fire under control. No casualties have been reported.
Noida: A major fire broke out unexpectedly on the top floor of a commercial building in Noida Sector-3, a city adjacent to Delhi. The fire spread rapidly, causing panic among nearby residents, and the building was immediately evacuated.
Fire at CTA Apparels Company Building
The incident occurred around 3 pm on Monday when a fire was reported on the top floor of a company named CTA Apparels. Preliminary information suggests the fire originated from a solar panel and quickly engulfed the entire floor. Company employees and other building occupants acted swiftly, evacuating and saving themselves.
Fire Fighting System Played a Crucial Role
Fortunately, the building was equipped with a fire fighting system, which was immediately used to attempt to control the fire. Upon receiving the information, fire department vehicles arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire using three fire tenders.
CFO Provides Information on the Incident
Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Pradeep Kumar Chaubey informed the media that upon receiving information about the fire in the Noida Sector-3 building, the fire service unit was dispatched with a hydraulic platform. The fire originated in the washing area on the top floor of the CTA Apparels company. The fire team, using the company's fire suppression equipment and their own resources, brought the fire under control in a timely manner.
Initial reports suggested that some people might be trapped inside, but thankfully, everyone was safely evacuated. No casualties have been reported, bringing relief to those involved.
Exact Cause of Fire Yet to be Determined
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire may have spread from a solar panel, but the exact cause will only be known after a detailed report.
The prompt action of the fire department and the company prevented a larger accident. Had there been a delay, the fire could have become much more severe.
Fear and Panic Among Local Residents
The intense flames caused panic in nearby buildings. Many people closed their offices and shops as a precaution. A large crowd gathered on the street, and police were deployed to control traffic.
