Fire Erupts at Garment Units in Noida's Sector 63, No Casualties Reported
Fire breaks out at two garment units in Noida Sector 63; no casualties

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A fire broke out at two garment manufacturing units in Sector 63, Noida, after an air-conditioner exploded on Saturday afternoon. Fortunately, all 150 workers evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported. Firefighters managed to control the blaze within an hour, preventing it from spreading to nearby businesses.
- 01The fire was reported around 2 PM and involved 16 fire tenders in the firefighting operation.
- 02Chief Fire Officer Pradeep Kumar stated that faulty wiring and heavy electricity loads often lead to increased fire incidents during summer.
- 03The fire affected both the ground and second floors of the garment units.
- 04Firefighters successfully contained the blaze within an hour, preventing further damage to adjacent companies.
- 05This incident follows a separate fire at Shahberi Market in Greater Noida, which also resulted in no injuries.
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A significant fire broke out at two garment manufacturing units in Sector 63, Noida, after an air-conditioner exploded on Saturday afternoon. The incident, reported around 2 PM, prompted a swift response from the fire department, which deployed 16 fire tenders to the scene. Fortunately, all 150 workers present at the time managed to evacuate safely, with no injuries or casualties reported. Chief Fire Officer of Gautam Budh Nagar, Pradeep Kumar, noted that the fire spread rapidly due to the explosion, affecting the ground and second floors of both units. Firefighters from nearby stations, including those from Ghaziabad and private companies, were called in to assist in the firefighting efforts. The blaze was brought under control within about an hour, successfully preventing it from spreading to adjacent businesses. Kumar highlighted that fire incidents tend to increase during the summer months, often due to heavy electricity loads and faulty wiring. This incident comes shortly after another fire at Shahberi Market in Greater Noida, which also resulted in no injuries.
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The fire incident highlights the importance of fire safety measures in industrial areas, especially during summer when fire risks increase.
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