Daijiworld Media Network - Godhra

Godhra, Oct 29: A massive fire broke out at an Asian Paints showroom in Godhra, Gujarat, completely gutting the premises. Fire brigade personnel rushed to the spot and launched firefighting operations to bring the blaze under control. No casualties were reported in the incident.

In a similar incident, a massive fire broke out at the Banana Tree Hotel in Site 4 of Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad on Tuesday, October 27. Firefighters rescued all 20 people reportedly present inside the hotel, averting a major tragedy. No casualties were reported.

According to the Chief Fire Officer, the fire department received information about the blaze at 1.29 pm. Nine fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the location, while a hydraulic platform was sent from the Vaishali fire station to assist in rescue and relief operations.

Earlier, on October 24, a fire broke out in six shops in Sector 126 of Noida, claiming the life of one person. Police and fire brigade teams rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control.

ADCP Noida Abhay Kumar Misra said the victim was found unconscious during a search operation and was taken to hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Further legal proceedings were initiated.

Noida Chief Fire Officer Pradeep Kumar said a large number of LPG cylinders had been found inside the premises. Search and rescue operations were conducted to determine whether anyone else was trapped.