Tragic Fire at Ghaziabad AC Service Centre Claims Life of 70-Year-Old
Massive fire at Ghaziabad AC service centre kills 70-year-old, 12 vehicles gutted; short circuit suspected
Hindustan Times
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A fire at an air conditioner service centre in Patel Nagar, Ghaziabad, India, resulted in the death of a 70-year-old man and the destruction of at least 12 vehicles. The fire is suspected to have started from a short circuit and was exacerbated by gas cylinders and AC compressors stored on the premises.
- 01A 70-year-old man died in a fire at an AC service centre in Ghaziabad.
- 02The fire is believed to have started from a short circuit around 3 AM.
- 03At least 12 vehicles were destroyed in the blaze, causing an estimated loss of ₹2 crore (approximately $240,000 USD).
- 04The fire was extinguished within two hours, with eight fire tenders responding to the scene.
- 05The victim, Triloki Nath, was an employee who attempted to retrieve belongings during the fire.
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A devastating fire broke out early Saturday at an air conditioner service centre in Patel Nagar, Ghaziabad, India, claiming the life of 70-year-old Triloki Nath. The incident occurred around 3 AM, with officials suspecting a short circuit on the ground floor as the cause. The fire quickly spread, fueled by gas cylinders and AC compressors, leading to the destruction of at least 12 vehicles, including two cars and ten two-wheelers. The estimated loss from the fire is around ₹2 crore (approximately $240,000 USD). Fire services received the call shortly after the fire began and dispatched eight fire tenders to the scene, managing to extinguish the blaze within two hours. Nath, who was one of the service centre's long-time employees, reportedly went back inside the building to retrieve his belongings after initially escaping with other staff members. An autopsy has been ordered for the deceased.
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The incident highlights safety concerns regarding fire hazards in commercial establishments, particularly those dealing with flammable materials.
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