One dead as massive fire engulfs several food shops in Noida, six fire tenders deployed

One person died after a massive fire broke out at several food and beverage shops behind Raipur Temple in Noida on Saturday, police said. More than four shops were engulfed by the flames as the fire spread rapidly through adjoining establishments in the area under the Sector-126 police station.

Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP), Noida, Abhay Kumar Mishra, told IANS that fire brigade teams rushed to the spot after receiving information about the incident. The blaze was brought under control with the help of six fire tenders.

"Upon receiving the information, the fire brigade team arrived at the scene. The blaze was brought under control with the assistance of six fire tenders. During the firefighting operation, an individual was found in an unconscious state. The person was immediately rushed to the hospital, where doctors declared them dead," Mishra said.

According to preliminary information, a gas cylinder reportedly exploded during the fire, intensifying the blaze and causing panic among people in the vicinity. However, officials have yet to confirm the exact cause of the incident.

Local police personnel also reached the scene and took steps to secure the area and prevent further casualties. As crowds gathered near the affected shops, officers moved people away from the burning establishments and instructed bystanders to maintain a safe distance.

Police personnel remained deployed at the site to manage the crowd, prevent people from entering the affected area, and ensure that firefighting and emergency operations could continue without obstruction.

Further details regarding the cause of the fire and the extent of damage to the shops are awaited.

(With IANS inputs)