UP: Fire breaks out at Sector 119 Noida's Aranya Society; CM Yogi orders swift rescue, relief for affected
Noida, June 29
A fire broke out in a flat at the Aranya Society in Sector-119 of Noida on Monday, prompting a large-scale firefighting operation, officials said.
The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Sector-113 Police Station.
Six fire service tenders were rushed to the spot, and firefighting operations are currently underway.
The Officials said there have been no reports of casualties so far. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the incident and directed officials to immediately reach the site and expedite relief and rescue operations.
According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), the "Chief Minister issued instructions to the officials to reach the site immediately. The Chief Minister ordered the acceleration of relief and rescue operations and directed that proper medical treatment be provided to the injured. Instructions were issued to the administration to exercise vigilance at all levels."
CM also directed that relief operations be continuously monitored. The CM issued instructions to ensure proper medical treatment for the injured.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Thank God there are no casualties 🙇♀️ But seriously, how many times must we see these incidents before authorities start enforcing fire safety audits in all apartment complexes? Prevention is always better than cure. Hope the affected families get proper compensation and support.
Good to see the authorities acting swiftly. I live in a similar high-rise in Gurgaon and we've been pushing our RWA to upgrade the fire safety equipment for months. Hopefully this incident serves as a wake-up call for all societies. Stay safe Noida folks!
Big hand to the fire brigade team for reaching the spot so quickly in just 6 tenders! 👏 But sector 119 is far from main fire stations - Noida really needs a dedicated fire station in every sector cluster. Our real estate boom has outrun infrastructure sadly. CM's orders are good but implementation matters most.
Ye kya ho raha hai Noida mein? 😟 First the construction site collapse last month, now this fire. Builders are cutting corners and RWA committees need to do regular checks. Also, residents should have basic fire extinguishers and know the evacuation plan. Sad but true - we're not prepared for emergencies like developed countries.
CM Yogi ji's immediate response sets an example! 👍 But I hope the inquiry will find the root cause - electrical short circuit, gas leak, or negligence? Noida authority should also check nearby societies for fire compliance. Stay safe everyone, and may Aranya Society residents recover quickly from this trauma.
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