Fire breaks out in Noida high-rise, CM Adityanath orders rescue operations

The incident occurred around 8 am at the Ivy County society in Noida Sector 75

A fire broke out in a 12th-floor flat of a high-rise residential society in Sector 75 here on Friday morning, following which the building was evacuated as a precautionary measure, officials said.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the incident and directed officials to reach the spot immediately, according to a statement issued in Lucknow.

"He instructed the authorities to expedite relief and rescue operations and ensure proper medical treatment for the injured, if any," it stated.

The incident occurred around 8 am at the Ivy County society in Sector 75.

Flames erupted from the flat on the 12th floor of the 28-storey building, and the fire spread rapidly, producing thick black smoke that was visible from nearby areas.

 

Police and fire department teams reached the spot after receiving information and launched efforts to bring the blaze under control, an official said.

Residents evacuated the building using the staircases when the fire broke out.

Police stated that the entire building was evacuated, and occupants of neighbouring flats were also relocated to a safe area as a precaution.

So far, no casualties or injuries have been reported, officials said.

The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, and further details are awaited.

The chief minister has also directed the administration to remain alert at all levels and ensure continuous monitoring of the relief efforts.   Meanwhile, a fire broke out at a commercial complex in Sector 52 here on Thursday morning, following which 15 people were rescued safely, and the blaze was brought under control, officials said.

Chief Fire Officer Pradeep Kumar said the fire was reported at a complex near Shatabdi Vihar under Sector 24 police station limits. The building houses a restaurant on the ground floor and a paying guest (PG) facility on the upper floors.

"Immediately after receiving the information, fire service units and local police reached the spot and started the firefighting operation. The fire had started due to a short circuit in a freezer installed at the restaurant," Kumar said.

He said fire personnel formed teams -- for firefighting, rescue and search -- and safely evacuated 15 people from the building.

"The fire has been brought under control, and there has been no loss of life," he added.

The officer mentioned that the fire department received information about the Sector 52 incident while its teams were already engaged in a firefighting operation at a high-rise residential society in Sector 75, where flames had engulfed two flats on the 12th floor.

"Our response to the Sector 52 incident was also very quick. Any delay could have resulted in a bigger mishap," Kumar said.