Massive fire at Noida company with chemical storage; 25 engines on site

A major fire broke out at a private company with chemical storage in Noida's Sector 59. A large emergency response is underway with over 25 fire engines at the scene. Authorities confirmed all staff, including the owner, were safely evacuated.

A massive fire broke out at a private company located in Sector 59 of Noida in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, prompting a large-scale emergency response from fire officials.

Emergency Response Underway

Chief Fire Officer (CFO) of Noida, Pradeep Kumar, told ANI, "There's a big fire in the company situated in Sector 59. This is a ground-plus-one building, where a lot of chemical storage is stored. Our teams have 25 vehicles present here, and more vehicles are coming. We're trying to extinguish the fire, but we can't get access. We're trying to extinguish it. Ambulances have been called as a precautionary measure."

All Staff Evacuated Safely

Authorities confirmed that everyone inside, including the plant head, manager, and owner, has been evacuated safely.

"There's no news of anyone trapped. Everyone has been evicted, including the plant head, the manager, and the owner. We have talked to everyone. Everyone has been assembled, and there is no news about someone being trapped inside," he added.

More details are awaited.

(ANI)

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