Fire breaks out in Noida high-rise after suspected AC blast

A major fire broke out in a flat on the 22nd floor of Aranya Society in Noida's Sector 119. Preliminary reports suggest an AC unit blast triggered the blaze. Six fire tenders reached the spot and brought the fire under control. No casualties have been reported, police said.

A major fire broke out in a flat on the 22nd floor of Aranya Society in Sector 119, Noida, on Monday, triggering a large-scale emergency response. Preliminary reports suggest the blaze was caused by a blast in an air conditioner (AC) unit.

Six fire tenders were rushed to the spot to bring the flames under control. The Chief Fire Officer (CFO) of Gautam Buddh Nagar and local police also reached the site, overseeing the rescue and firefighting operations.

According to Noida Police, the fire was reported from a flat in Aranya Society under the jurisdiction of Sector 113 police station. Fire Service teams responded immediately and launched firefighting operations.

Later, the authorities confirmed that no casualties were reported and the fire was brought under control.

CHIEF MINISTER REVIEWS FIRE INCIDENT

Soon after the fire was reported, the UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the fire incident in Noida and directed senior officials to immediately reach the spot and oversee the situation. He instructed authorities to expedite relief and rescue operations, ensure proper medical treatment for the injured, maintain the highest level of administrative vigilance, and continuously monitor the ongoing relief efforts.

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