Massive fire breaks out at food outlet in Noida’s Sector 125; one killed, several shops gutted

According to the police, a person was found unconscious during firefighting operations and was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

A fire broke out at five temporary shops selling tea and snacks in Raipur, near Sector 125 in Noida, on Saturday afternoon, killing one person, Gautam Budh Nagar police said.

Firefighters carried out dousing operations after a major fire broke out at temporary food shops in Raipur village, Noida, on Saturday. (PTI)

Six fire tenders were deployed to douse the blaze, which prompted panic in the area.

According to the police, a person was found unconscious during firefighting operations and was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Senior police officers were present at the spot, and further action was underway, the commissionerate said.

“Information was received on Saturday afternoon about a fire at five temporary shops in Raipur, under the Sector 126 police station area. 12 fire tenders reached the spot immediately and, after evacuating the temporary shops, completely extinguished the fire using six fire tenders. During firefighting operations, one person was found unconscious and was immediately taken to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Senior police officers are present at the spot, and further necessary action is underway,” the Gautam Budh Nagar police commissionerate said in a statement.

The Gautam Budh Nagar fire department earlier said that firefighting operations were in progress under the supervision of the chief fire officer (CFO).

The department said its personnel were at the scene and working to extinguish the blaze, adding that the fire was expected to be fully extinguished shortly.

Sound of cylinders bursting, thick smoke

Thick smoke billowed from the site as flames engulfed the temporary structures. Videos circulating on social media showed the fire spreading across the shops.

Initial media reports also mentioned the sound of cylinders bursting, although this detail had not been confirmed by the authorities.

The exact cause of the fire and the extent of damage were not immediately known.

Further details about the deceased, including the person’s identity, were awaited.