Uttar Pradesh: Three dogs killed in Ghaziabad Apartment fire, several rescued
Ghaziabad, June 2
A fire broke out on the third floor of the SK Homes Avantika in Ghaziabad during the early hours of Tuesday, trapping several residents and killing three pet dogs due to severe smoke inhalation, officials said.
Emergency response teams rushed two fire tenders to the scene after receiving an emergency call.
According to Rahul Pal, Chief Fire Officer of Ghaziabad, "On June 2, 2026, at around 3 AM past midnight, information was received. A fire broke out on the third floor of the Avantika building, leaving several people trapped inside. Two fire tenders were immediately rushed to the scene...
"Emergency operations were initiated immediately: the ground-level access was forced open to combat the fire, while ladders were deployed to rescue those trapped above. During the rescue efforts, it was discovered that three dogs died due to smoke inhalation," CFO added.
The cause of the fire is being investigated, and further details are awaited.
Earlier, in a separate incident, a fire broke out in a residential building in the Surya Nagar area after an electric vehicle (EV) allegedly caught fire while being charged, officials said.
According to Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Rahul Kumar, the Vaishali Fire Station received an emergency call at around 2:24 am reporting a blaze at a building under the jurisdiction of Link Road Police Station.
Speaking to ANI, Kumar said, "On May 27, 2026, at approximately 2:24 AM, the Vaishali Fire Station received a report of a fire at a building located at S-70, Rampuri in the Surya Nagar area, within the jurisdiction of the Link Road Police Station.
"Initial reports indicated that 15 to 17 people were trapped inside the building at the time of the incident, prompting immediate deployment of fire tenders from Vaishali, along with additional support units."The report stated that 15 to 17 people were trapped inside. Fire tenders were immediately dispatched from Vaishali, supplemented by additional support units, bringing the total to four fire vehicles on the scene," he added.
Officials said the fire originated on the ground floor, where the electric vehicle was under charging at the time of the incident. Firefighting operations were launched immediately upon arrival to control the blaze and rescue occupants.
"Upon arrival, we observed a four-storey building (Ground + 3 floors) where the fire had originated on the ground floor from an electric vehicle that was being charged," Kumar said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
😔 Very sad about the dogs. But this also highlights the ongoing EV fire issue in NCR. The second incident shows EVs catching fire while charging is becoming a pattern. Companies should recall and fix this before more lives are lost. Also, why are fires happening at 3 AM so often? Need night-time fire drills.
The fire department deserves appreciation for acting fast and rescuing 15-17 people in the second case. But honestly, these building owners need to be held accountable. We keep hearing about fires in apartments with no proper exits or firefighting equipment. Authorities should do surprise checks! 💪
The dogs dying is a tragedy no doubt. But I must say, the increased EV adoption without proper safety standards is a ticking time bomb. We can't keep blaming 'accidents' when the same pattern repeats. Govt should mandate battery standards and charging protocols immediately. Also, fire safety awareness among residents is poor.
🙏 Glad most people were rescued. But why no mention of punishment for building owners who didn't have fire safety measures? As a pet owner in Pune, I always keep my cats near the door with a carrier ready. Apartment dwellers should keep pet carriers and have evacuation plans for pets too. Take care of all family members!
Both incidents happening within a week makes me think - is Ghaziabad's fire department overstretched? 4 fire tenders for 15-17 trapped people is decent, but we need faster response. Also, EV fires while charging is a serious concern. Chinese batteries being used in many EVs could be the culprit. Make in India with quality! 🇮
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