Noida: Fire at Labour Camp brought under control, no casualties reported
Noida, June 23
A fire broke out at a labour camp under Sector 126 police station limits in Noida early Tuesday morning, officials said.
Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Pradeep Kumar said the fire was reported at around 6:20 am, following which fire tenders and police teams rushed to the spot.
"A report of a fire was received at 6:20 am. Initially, there were reports that people might be trapped inside. A police team arrived immediately and began firefighting operations. It is a G+1 structure, and we were informed that around 50 to 60 people were staying there. The fire was caused by a gas leak," he said.
He added that the fire was brought under control with the help of five fire tenders and police personnel.
"Upon arrival, we found that no one was trapped inside. With the help of 5 fire tenders and the police, we have completely extinguished the fire. There are no casualties or injuries," CFO added.
More details awaited.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Shocking to hear that 50-60 people were staying in a G+1 structure. These labourers work so hard to build our cities, but they live in such cramped and unsafe conditions. 😔 Fire department did a good job acting quickly though. Now the real question is - will this lead to any lasting change in labour housing standards?
As someone who works in construction safety, this is a common problem across India. Landlords pack workers into tiny spaces with no safety provisions. Kudos to the Noida fire brigade for rapid response, but we need systematic changes - regular inspections, mandatory safety equipment, and better worker accommodation standards. Every life matters.
Another incident highlighting poor safety standards in labour camps. The fact that they thought people might be trapped shows how disorganised these places are. No proper emergency exits, no fire alarms - just pure negligence. Gas leak at 6:20 AM could have been devastating. We need stricter enforcement of building codes and labour welfare laws. 🔥
Thankful nobody was hurt. But I'm upset that this is becoming routine news - "Fire at labour camp, no casualties". These workers deserve dignified housing, not just survival. The government should mandate proper living conditions for all construction workers. Also, why are gas cylinders being used recklessly in these camps? 🤔
Good response by the fire brigade - 5 tenders and police team on site quickly is commendable. But one has to wonder, why are we always reacting to emergencies rather than preventing them? Building bye-laws should ensure all labour accommodations have fire safety certificates. A gas leak
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