Massive Fire Breaks Out Near Gaur Chowk Market In UP's Ghaziabad; Short Circuit Suspected

Ghaziabad: Panic gripped the Ghaziabad after a massive fire broke out in a market near Gaur Chowk in the Crossings Republic police station area on Tuesday. Upon receiving information about the fire, several fire brigade vehicles arrived at the scene and began efforts to control the blaze. According to the fire department, the cause of the fire is suspected to be a short circuit.

Where did the incident happen?

According to the fire department, a massive fire broke out in a market near Gaur Chowk, in the Crossings Republic police station area of ​​Ghaziabad. Several fire engines were sent to the scene to extinguish the blaze. A short circuit is suspected to be the cause of the fire. 

Ghaziabad, UP | A massive fire broke out in a market near Gaur Chowk in the Crossings Republik police station area of ​​Ghaziabad. Several fire engines were rushed to the spot. The fire was suspected to have been caused by a short circuit: Fire Department

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Due to the densely populated area, rescue and relief operations were challenging. Local residents were also seen assisting firefighters in extinguishing the fire.

Ghaziabad: Crossings Republik में गोल चक्कर के पास बनी मार्केट में लगी भीषण आग 🔥🚨 pic.twitter.com/uwJo2nNZCV

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Is this the first incident in Uttar Pradesh?

Just a few days ago, a massive fire broke out in the slums near Kanawani village in the Indirapuram area of ​​Ghaziabad. Approximately 125 slums were reduced to ashes. The fire was so devastating that fire brigade vehicles could only control it after several hours of effort. During this time, the sounds of approximately 50 small LPG cylinders exploding one after another were heard.

Earlier, a massive fire in the Vikas Nagar area of ​​Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, completely changed the lives of many poor families. More than 200 huts were engulfed in this fire and dozens of families were rendered homeless.