Fire breaks out at tyre rubber processing factory in Ghaziabad; no casualties reported
New Delhi, June 9
A major fire broke out at a tyre rubber processing factory in the Rajendra Nagar area of Sahibabad in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad district on Tuesday morning, prompting a swift response from the fire department.
Officials said the blaze was brought under control after nearly an hour of firefighting, and no casualties were reported.
According to fire department officials, information about the fire was received at around 7:30 a.m., following which fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot.
Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Rahul Pal said, "Today, at around 7:30 a.m., information was received at Sahibabad Fire Station about a fire at a factory where tyre rubber processing work was being carried out. Immediately, two fire tenders from Sahibabad Fire Station...fire was found to have engulfed the factory..."
As the intensity of the fire became clear, additional firefighting units were deployed.
A total of four fire tenders worked to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby industrial units. Firefighters managed to bring the situation under control after nearly an hour of operations.
Authorities said an assessment of the damage is being carried out, while the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation. No injuries or loss of life have been reported.
The latest incident comes amid heightened focus on fire safety in Ghaziabad.
Earlier, the fire department launched a drive against hotels and guest houses that were found violating fire safety norms.
Over the past two days, notices were served to 10 establishments after inspections revealed deficiencies in compliance with mandatory fire-safety requirements.
CFO Rahul Pal had said that teams were conducting inspections of hotels, guest houses and similar establishments to verify fire safety clearances and adherence to statutory norms.
More than 50 hotels and guest houses were inspected during the drive.
The enforcement action followed directions from the state fire directorate after a devastating fire in Delhi's Hauz Rani area claimed at least 22 lives.
In another recent incident in April, a fire broke out in a residential housing society in Ghaziabad. The blaze originated in a ninth-floor flat where construction work was underway.
Fire officials had managed to control the fire completely, and no injuries were reported in that incident as well.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good to hear no one was hurt. But this is a rubber factory with high flammable material—how did the fire even start? It's worrying that such incidents keep happening even after the Delhi fire. The authorities must investigate thoroughly and make an example of those responsible for lax safety.
Bro, I live near Sahibabad, and the smoke was scary! Props to the fire fighters who controlled it in an hour—they must have worked really hard. But why always after a big tragedy do we suddenly start inspecting? Hope this isn't just a one-time drive. Stay safe, people! 🙏
I moved to Delhi NCR from the US a year ago, and honestly, fire safety standards here are quite alarming. A rubber processing plant should have multiple sprinklers and extinguishers, not just a couple of fire tenders. Glad nobody died, but the system needs an overhaul, not just a temporary crackdown.
Ek incident se kya hota hai? (What happens with just one incident?) We need regular audits. I appreciate the fire department's quick response, but the number of industrial fires in Ghaziabad is increasing. Business owners need to understand that saving on fire safety costs can destroy their entire investment. Damages can run into crores!
So glad to hear no casualties 🙏. But what about the workers who will lose their livelihoods because of this fire? They need compensation and support. Also, the cause is still unknown—was it an electrical short circuit or negligence? The authorities must find the root cause and ensure it doesn't repeat. Safety first, business second! 🏭🚨
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