UP: Fire breaks out at Etah warehouse, no casualties reported
Etah, May 25
A fire broke out at a gift collection warehouse in the Babu Ganj old vegetable market area of Etah, officials said.
According to the official, fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot after the incident was reported.
The blaze affected multiple floors of the building and also spread to two floors of an adjacent house before being brought under control.
Speaking to reporters on the incident, Superintendent of Police (City) Shwetabh Pandey stated that the fire was now completely extinguished.
"In Babu Ganj, a fire broke out in a house affecting two floors of the building as well as two floors of the adjacent house. Prima facie, the fire was caused by a short circuit. Seven fire tenders were deployed to the scene. The fire has now been completely extinguished. According to preliminary reports, there have been no casualties," SP City added.
Officials said seven fire tenders were deployed to douse the flames, and the fire was later completely extinguished.
No casualties have been reported in the incident, according to preliminary information, officials added.
Further investigation is still underway. More details awaited.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Glad there were no casualties. Quick response from fire tenders saved the day. Hope the families affected get proper support and compensation. Electrical safety audits should be mandatory for all commercial buildings.
Thank God koi jaan nahi gayi. But yaar, Etah mein bhi aise incidents hote rehte hain. Koi action plan nahi hai? Fire prevention ki training to logon ko deni chahiye. SP sahab ne achha kaam kiya, but systematic improvement chahiye.
Interesting that no casualties occurred despite the fire affecting multiple floors. Shows the importance of early detection and quick emergency response. But why are short circuits still so common in India? Need better electrical infrastructure.
Ek baat to clear hai, fire tenders ne time par response diya isliye situation control hui. But Etah jaisi jagahon mein fire safety equipment ka kya haal hai? Kya emergency plans hain? Government ko serious action lena chahiye, just investigation se kuch nahi hoga.
Props to the emergency services for containing this quickly. Short circuits are a major problem everywhere, but in crowded market areas like Babu Ganj, the risk is even higher. Hope authorities conduct thorough inspections of all similar warehouses now.
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