UP: Fire breaks out at a private hospital in Hapur, no casualties reported
Hapur, July 27
A fire broke out at a private hospital on Garh Road in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur on Monday, prompting a swift response from the fire department. The blaze was brought under control, and no casualties were reported, officials said.
Speaking to reporters, Fire Station Officer (FSO) Arshad Khan said three fire tenders were rushed to the spot immediately after information about the incident was received.
"Three fire tenders immediately reached the spot and brought the fire under control. We rescued 7-8 people. Others had already been evacuated," Khan said.
According to the fire department, the fire was contained after firefighting operations at the site. Officials said seven to eight people were rescued by the fire personnel, while the remaining occupants had already been evacuated.
No casualties have been reported in the incident. Further details are awaited.
Earlier, in an explosion at a Saharanpur firecracker factory, two workers lost their lives following a sudden and powerful explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit located inside Kunda Basi village within the Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh.
Police and the local administration rushed to the site, prompting an immediate search operation to identify the type of firecracker involved.
Speaking with the reporters, Saharanpur District Magistrate and Collector, Arvind Kumar Chauhan, confirmed the details of the events and explained that local law enforcement and administrative teams were immediately mobilised to secure the area and launch a thorough probe.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Glad everyone is safe! The quick response from the fire department is commendable. But it's concerning how fires seem to be breaking out frequently at medical facilities. Hope the authorities investigate the cause thoroughly.
Hapur mein bhi aag lagi 😟 Pehle cracker factory mein blast hua, ab hospital mein. Lagta hai UP mein safety standards par dhyan dena hoga. But thankful that 7-8 logon ko bacha liya gaya. Jaan hai toh jahan hai.
The article highlights two separate incidents - the fire in Hapur hospital and the Saharanpur cracker factory explosion. Both had different outcomes. The hospital fire was contained quickly while the factory blast killed two workers. This shows how crucial immediate response and safety protocols are.
Three fire tenders reached immediately - that's good coordination. But why did the fire start in the first place? Old wiring? Short circuit? Hospitals should have backup systems and regular checks. Also, both in Hapur and Saharanpur, these incidents suggest lack of enforcement of fire safety norms. The authorities need to be proactive.
Relief that no casualties occurred in Hapur, but my heart goes out to the families in Saharanpur who lost loved ones in the cracker factory blast. These are preventable tragedies if safety is taken seriously. The DM's confirmation of investigation is a step in the right direction.
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