A major accident took place late Wednesday evening in Shakti Khand-2 of Indirapuram police station area of Ghaziabad. Suddenly a massive fire broke out in a five-storey building built on plot number 188. As soon as the fire broke out, there was chaos in the area and people came out of their homes. 19 families were living in the building at the time of the fire. Local people and the rescue team took everyone out safely in time. There is no news of any casualty in the accident.
According to eyewitnesses, the fire broke out due to firecrackers and fireworks burnt on the night of Diwali. Within no time the fire engulfed the entire building. The fire spread so fast that smoke filled the upper floors.
A massive fire broke out in a five-storey building
As soon as information about the incident was received, several fire brigade vehicles reached the spot. The firemen brought the fire under control after a lot of hard work. While extinguishing the fire, nearby houses were also evacuated so that no major accident could happen.
Household items kept in flats burnt to ashes
The household items, furniture and electronic equipment kept in the flats of the building were completely burnt to ashes in the fire. Fire brigade officials said that in the initial investigation, fireworks are being considered as the cause of the fire. It is fortunate that there was no loss of life in this accident. Police and fire department officials have reached the spot and started investigation.
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