Tractor-Trolley Fire Engulfs House and Shop in Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad: Tractor-trolley hits cable, house and shop catch fire
Hindustan Times
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A tractor-trolley carrying fodder caught fire in Sadarpur village, Ghaziabad, leading to the destruction of a house and a shop. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. Firefighters extinguished the blaze within 30-40 minutes, responding to a total of 17 fire incidents in the area due to rising temperatures.
- 01A tractor-trolley caught fire after hitting a high-tension cable.
- 02The fire spread to a nearby house and shop, causing significant damage.
- 03No injuries or casualties were reported in the incident.
- 04Firefighters extinguished the blaze quickly, within 30-40 minutes.
- 05The local fire department responded to multiple fire incidents in the area.
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On Tuesday evening, a tractor-trolley loaded with fodder caught fire in Sadarpur village, Ghaziabad, after making contact with a high-tension cable. The fire rapidly spread to an adjacent house owned by Yudhvir Singh and a nearby shop. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, although significant damage occurred, including the destruction of household items and electricity connections. Fire department officials received the emergency call at 7:04 PM and dispatched three fire tenders, successfully extinguishing the blaze within 30-40 minutes. The tractor-trolley's driver fled the scene, and local police later seized the vehicle. In total, the fire department dealt with 17 different fire incidents over the following day, attributed to rising summer temperatures.
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The incident highlights the risks associated with high-tension cables and heavy vehicles, especially during the summer months when fire incidents increase.
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