- By Kamal Kumar
- Sun, 03 Nov 2024 07:22 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Gurugram Fire: A massive fire broke out in a cardboard warehouse located in the residential area of Sector 21, Gurugram in the wee hours of Sunday, causing significant panic among the residents. Dozens of fire trucks were rushed to the spot as soon as the fire services were informed, according to a Dainik Jagran report. Although the cause of the fire is yet to be determined, over 25 fire tenders are engaged in extinguishing the flames.
After the fire erupted in the warehouse, the flames gradually intensified, prompting local residents to alert the fire department and attempt to control the blaze. The fire was so severe that its flames could be seen from several kilometres away. Fortunately, there have been no reports of any casualties in this incident.
The sector residents said that there are several such godowns located in the vicinity and the administration was informed many a time but no response was provided.
Meanwhile, another massive fire broke out in a warehouse complex in Delhi's Alipur area, causing the collapse of three interconnected buildings. Chief Fire Officer Virender Singh reported that while the situation is under control, firefighting operations are ongoing to fully extinguish the blaze.
Singh confirmed that 35 fire tenders and approximately 200 personnel, including officers, are actively engaged in combating the fire, which erupted around 4 p.m. Due to narrow streets, firefighting vehicles are unable to enter the area, requiring water to be sourced from over 500 meters away.
Highlighting safety concerns, Singh stated that the affected godowns lacked basic firefighting measures. “The area spans over 8,000 square yards, yet there is no system for firefighting in place,” he said. Authorities are continuing efforts to control and fully extinguish the fire to prevent further damage.