New Delhi, March 12: On Thursday, devastating fires in various parts of the country, including Delhi and Gujarat, caused widespread panic among the public. Although firefighting efforts managed to bring the flames under control, these incidents have left thousands of families in distress. Many individuals are receiving treatment in hospitals for burn injuries, while numerous families have lost their homes.
In the Matiala area of Delhi, a massive fire near the fish market destroyed approximately 400 shanties. The fire was reported at 11:54 PM and was extinguished by 3:25 AM with the help of 25 fire engines. Residents fled their homes in fear.
A local woman shared, “I don’t know how the fire started. I was at the hospital with my children and wasn’t here. Everything we had burned down; it’s all gone. We are very poor, and now we have no roof over our heads or food to eat.”
Another woman lamented, “Everything we owned has turned to ashes. Nothing is left. I don’t know who started the fire, and the fire trucks arrived an hour late, which destroyed everything. Now we are left hungry and thirsty.”
Similarly, a fire broke out late Wednesday night in the Mansaram Park area of Delhi. The PS Bindapur received the alert at 11:57 PM. Police and firefighters acted quickly to evacuate residents. About 28 fire engines arrived on the scene, and the fire was controlled by 3 AM. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties, but around 80 shanties were completely destroyed.
In Noida Sector-4, an electronic meter manufacturing factory caught fire on Thursday morning, causing chaos. Approximately 200 to 250 employees were working the night shift when the fire broke out, filling the premises with smoke and making it difficult for workers to breathe. About 32 people were hospitalized, with several in serious condition requiring ICU care, while others are being treated in the general ward.
In Bhachau, Kutch, a fire also erupted at a scrap yard on Thursday morning, spreading fear in the area. Fire engines from the Bhachau municipality and a private company responded and managed to control the fire. Firefighters safely removed a gas cylinder during the operation. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. This yard is located on the service road behind the Weston company.
In Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri district, a warehouse near Hosur was engulfed in flames, resulting in significant damage worth millions. Firefighters contained the blaze, and police are investigating the cause.
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