Massive Fire Destroys Shanties and Scrap Yards in Kanawani, Ghaziabad
Kanawani Village: 200 shanties, dozens of scrap yards gutted in fire
Hindustan Times
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A significant fire in Kanawani, Ghaziabad, destroyed approximately 200 shanties and numerous scrap godowns on Thursday afternoon. Despite the rapid spread of the blaze, which was fueled by LPG cylinder explosions, no casualties were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
- 01About 200 shanties and dozens of scrap godowns were destroyed in a fire in Kanawani, Ghaziabad.
- 02The fire was reported around 12:20 PM and was controlled by 4:30 PM.
- 03No casualties were reported, but significant property damage occurred.
- 04Affected residents, primarily domestic workers and scrap yard employees, are facing substantial losses.
- 05The cause of the fire is still unknown and is under investigation.
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On Thursday afternoon, a major fire engulfed approximately 200 shanties and numerous scrap godowns in Kanawani, a locality near Indirapuram in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. The fire was reported around 12:20 PM, prompting the deployment of 25 fire tenders from Ghaziabad and Noida to control the blaze, which was extinguished by 4:30 PM. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported, although the damage was extensive, with many residents losing their homes and livelihoods. One affected individual, Satish Kumar, estimated his losses at ₹6-7 lakhs (approximately $7,200 - $8,400 USD). Another resident, Ram Khilawan, expressed despair over losing all his belongings and the burden of a ₹2 lakh (approximately $2,400 USD) loan taken to support his small business. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with local authorities assessing the situation.
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The fire has left many families without homes and livelihoods, significantly affecting the local community's economic stability.
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