Massive Fire Breaks Out at Noida High-Rise Residential Society Due to Air-Conditioner Explosion
Noida fire: A fire broke out in a flat in a posh high-rise society in Noida due to an AC blast. Chief Fire Officer Pradeep Kumar Choubey mentioned that the fire was contained in one room thanks to the functioning firefighting systems.
A massive fire broke out at a high-rise building in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday. The incident was caused by an Air-Conditioner (AC) blast at the Lotus Boulevard society in Sector 100. Following the explosion, residents in the area evacuated their flats and gathered on the ground as a precautionary measure.
According to the fire officer, five fire tenders have been dispatched to the scene to manage the situation. The swift response aims to ensure the safety of the residents and to bring the fire under control as quickly as possible. The video of the incident showed heavy smoke billowing from the apartment in one of the residential towers of the society.
No reports of any casualties
There were no immediate reports of any casualties in the incident. “The fire has been extinguished by Fire Safety officials. Other details would be shared soon,” a police spokesperson said.
Rise in fire-related incidents
Amid a persistent heatwave in North India, Delhi Fire Services received over 220 calls within a 24-hour period on Wednesday, the highest number in the past decade. Fire department officials noted that this figure exceeds the call volume typically seen during last year’s Diwali. Most of these calls originated from West Delhi areas, including Narela, Bawana, and Burari.
North India reels under intense heatwave
It’s worth noting that significant portions of northern and central India are still experiencing a scorching heatwave, with the maximum temperature in the national capital approaching 50 degrees Celsius. Cities and towns across Haryana, Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh recorded maximum temperatures exceeding 47 degrees Celsius, with Rohtak and Prayagraj reaching 48.8 degrees, marking the highest temperatures recorded in the country on Wednesday, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
