UP: Fire team rescues three people in 2-hour operation after roof collapsed at Ghaziabad hardware shop
Ghaziabad, August 11
The Fire Department rescued three people in a two-hour operation after the roof of a hardware and sanitary shop collapsed in Ghaziabad on Sunday.
According to Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Rahul Kumar, six people were present inside the building at the time of the incident, out of whom three were trapped under the debris.
The Fire official mentioned that police and fire service personnel rescued two individuals who suffered minor injuries and sent them for medical treatment. However, one person remained trapped deep within the debris. The rescuers used a JCB to clear materials and broke down walls from both sides.
Following an operation lasting one and a half to two hours, the individual was extricated and rushed to a nearby hospital in an ambulance.
"On August 10, 2026, the Tronica City Fire Station received information that the roof of Paras Hardware and Sanitary Shop, located under the Loni Border Police Station jurisdiction, had collapsed and that several people were trapped under the debris. A fire tender stationed at the Loni Water Police Station for standby duty was immediately dispatched to the scene," CFO Rahul Kumar told ANI.
"Simultaneously, a second vehicle was sent from the Torontica City Fire Station, and a Disaster Rescue Van was deployed from the Vaishali Fire Station. Upon arrival, it was observed that the roofs of the mezzanine and first floors of the three-story building had collapsed; six people were present in the building, three of whom were trapped. Police and Fire Service personnel had already rescued two individuals--who had sustained minor injuries--and sent them for medical treatment. One person, however, was trapped deep within the debris. Access was gained by using a JCB to clear debris and materials while breaking down walls from both sides; after an arduous effort lasting nearly one and a half to two hours, the individual was extricated and immediately rushed to a nearby hospital via ambulance..." added CFO Kumar.
Following the rescue operation, fire officials secured and closed the shops. All individuals injured in the incident were sent to the hospital for treatment.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Hats off to the fire personnel who worked for 2 hours straight to save that person! 🙏 But why did it take a JCB to clear debris? Shouldn't there be better structural inspections before such incidents happen? We need stricter enforcement of building codes.
Glad to hear the rescue operation was successful. The coordination between police, fire services, and standby teams seems well-organized. This is how emergency response should work!
It's concerning that this happened in a commercial area. I hope the authorities investigate why the roof collapsed - was it old construction, poor maintenance, or recent rains? We need answers to prevent this from happening again. Stay safe, everyone!
The fire department deserves appreciation for their dedication. But I'm worried - such incidents keep happening in UP. The administration should conduct safety audits of all such old buildings, especially in market areas. Better late than never!
Praise for the rescue teams! 🙌 But honestly, this highlights how negligent we can be about building maintenance. Every shop owner should regularly check their premises. Let's not wait for tragedies to act. Hope those injured recover soon!
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