Cosmetics company godown gutted in fire

A massive fire broke out in the godown of a cosmetics company here, gutting it completely and causing damage worth crores of rupees, but no casualty was reported, a fire official said.
"We got an emergency call from the Oriflame godown at around 9:20 PM last night, following which three fire tenders were rushed there immediately.
"(But) seeing the intensity of the blaze, more fire tenders were requisitioned from Ghaziabad, Bulandshahar, Sikandarabad and Noida," Fire Station Officer, Matloob Hasan said.
A total of 15 fire tenders were sent to combat the blaze, which was brought under control by around 1 AM, he said.

However, fire tenders continued to remain at the spot till this morning as inflammable cosmetics were catching fire in different parts of the godown, he said.
"Firemen are extinguishing flames inside (the godown). Flames in the peripheral area have been extinguished," Hasan said.

The godown is located at Habibpur, near Mahila Udyami Park, and occupies a 4,000 square metre plot.
"No casualties were reported with the godown having shut for the day at 6 PM. Only three watchmen were on duty there when the fire broke out," Hasan said.
A short circuit might have started the fire, he said, adding that the "exact loss will be ascertained by the management... The damage appears to be worth crores".