Noida, October 24, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
One person died after a massive fire broke out at several food and beverage shops behind Raipur Temple in Noida’s Sector-126 police station area on Saturday. More than four shops were engulfed in flames as the fire spread rapidly through adjoining establishments.
According to police, fire brigade teams rushed to the spot after receiving information about the incident. Six fire tenders were deployed to bring the blaze under control.
Abhay Kumar Mishra, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP), Noida, told IANS that an individual was found unconscious during the firefighting operation. The person was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared them dead.
Preliminary information suggested that a gas cylinder may have exploded during the fire, intensifying the blaze. However, the exact cause of the incident has not yet been officially confirmed.
Local police personnel also reached the scene and took precautionary measures to protect people in the vicinity. As crowds began gathering around the affected shops, officers cleared the area and directed bystanders to maintain a safe distance.
Police personnel remained deployed at the site to manage the crowd, secure the affected area and ensure that firefighting and emergency operations could proceed without obstruction.
Officials have yet to release complete details regarding the cause of the fire and the extent of damage to the shops. Further information is awaited.
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