Fire breaks out in Gaur City mall, none injured - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Fire breaks out in Gaur City mall, none injured

Jan 13, 2022 01:20 AM IST

Greater Noida: A fire broke out at a showroom inside the Gaur City Mall in Greater Noida around 10am on Wednesday, said police, adding that no one was injured in the incident

Greater Noida: A fire broke out at a showroom inside the Gaur City Mall in Greater Noida around 10am on Wednesday, said police, adding that no one was injured in the incident.

Fire breaks out in Gaur City mall, none injured
Fire breaks out in Gaur City mall, none injured

Arun Kumar Singh, chief fire officer (CFO) of Gautam Budh Nagar, said, “The fire started at a shoe showroom on the third floor of the mall. Three fire tenders were deployed to douse the fire after local shopkeepers informed the police about it. The fire fighters controlled the blaze in half an hour.”

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

The showroom was closed at the time of the incident, said officials of the Bisrakh police, who also evacuated staff from the building.

Videos and photos of the fire incident were shared on social media on Wednesday, in which thick smoke could be seen emitting from the building.

Amit Maan, in-charge of the Gaur City police check post, said initial investigation revealed that the fire took place due to a short circuit inside the shoe showroom. “The exact loss of property is being ascertained... We have not received any complaint in the matter yet,” he said.

According to a statement issued by the mall management, “The fire started due to a short circuit inside the Bata shoe store at the mall, and the fire was completely brought under control. The mall staff took prompt action and helped in dousing the fire. The fire tenders controlled the fire with the help of others, and no loss was reported.”

SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Friday, March 29, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On