Fire breaks out in multi-storey residential building in Ghaziabad, no casualties reported
Ghaziabad, May 19
A fire broke out in a multi-storey residential building in Ghaziabad's Sahibabad area on Monday evening, following which around 12 trapped residents were safely rescued, officials said.
According to the Fire Department, the incident was reported at around 7:30 pm at Disha Apartment under the jurisdiction of Shalimar Garden Police Station.
A fire official said the blaze erupted in a flat on the fourth floor of the residential building, with the risk of it spreading to the third floor.
"This evening, at approximately 7:29 PM, the Sahibabad Fire Station received a report of a fire in a fourth-floor flat at Disha Apartment within the jurisdiction of the Shalimar Police Station. There was a risk of the fire spreading to the third floor as well," the official said.
The fire department launched a rescue operation and shifted all residents to the rooftop for safety.
"All residents were safely moved to the rooftop, and fire extinguishing operations were initiated using four fire tenders. The fire was fully contained within about an hour. There were no casualties, and everyone is safe on the terrace," the official added.
Officials said information was received that around 12 people were trapped inside the flat, but all were rescued safely.
Further details are awaited.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Quick response by the fire department saved lives! In cities like Ghaziabad, where buildings are crammed together, every second counts. So glad everyone is safe.
Why do these things keep happening in NCR? RWA committees need to be more strict about electrical wiring and fire drills. Residents also need to stop hoarding junk on balconies. Awareness is key!
It's a relief that 12 people were rescued safely. But I'm concerned about the lack of details on what caused the fire. Was it a short circuit? LPG cylinder? People need to know to prevent future incidents. 😔
Well done to the fire crew for containing the blaze in under an hour and moving everyone to the rooftop. This is a textbook rescue. But builders should be forced to install fire escapes as a standard feature.
I live in a similar building in Sahibabad. This is scary close to home. Officials should inspect all old apartments in the area. One hour to control fire is good, but what about prevention? We need more proactive measures. 🤷♀️
Kudos to the fire department for their swift action. But honestly, residents shouldn't have to rely
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