Jagran Correspondent, Noida: One person died after a massive fire broke out on Saturday afternoon at Krishna Food Point, a hotel located in Sector 125, under the jurisdiction of the Sector 126 police station. The blaze quickly spread to at least five temporary shops in the Raipur area, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky and triggering panic.
Teams from the Sector 126 police station and the fire brigade arrived quickly at the scene. Police personnel worked quickly to control the crowds, evacuate the shops, and clear nearby streets for emergency vehicles. A total of six fire tenders were deployed to douse the flames and bring the blaze under control, with senior police officers present on-site to oversee safety measures.
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During the firefighting operation, a person was found unconscious and rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Police have not yet released the victim's identity, news agency PTI reported.
Cylinder Explosion Heard
Eyewitnesses reported hearing a gas cylinder exploding as the flames engulfed the adjacent shops. Videos showed dense smoke billowing from the area.
"We have found a large number of LPG cylinders inside. We are currently addressing this issue and conducting search and rescue operations to check whether anyone is trapped," said Pradeep Kumar, Chief Fire Officer (CFO) of Noida, while speaking to news agency ANI.
Short Circuit Suspected
While preliminary reports suggest that a short circuit may have sparked the blaze at Krishna Food Point, authorities emphasised that the exact cause of the fire has yet to be determined. An investigation is underway to assess the extent of the damage and establish the exact sequence of events leading up to the incident.
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(With Inputs From PTI)