Noida Sector 32 Fire: A massive fire broke out on Wednesday evening in the dumping ground in Sector 32, Noida. Due to the fire, smoke engulfed the entire area while residents faced difficulty in breathing and a burning sensation in their eyes. Commuters passing by that area had recorded videos of the tragic incident.
The footage circulating online show huge flames and smoke rising from the dumping ground. According to reports, the fire department arrived at the spot and efforts were underway to extinguish the flames. However, it is not yet clear how the fire started. By the time, the fire brigade team reached the spot, black smoke spread to the surrounding area, causing panic among the people.
Noida Sector 32 के डंपिंग ग्राउंड में आग लगने के बाद पूरे इलाके में धुआं फ़ैल गया है! सड़क पर अंधेरा हो गया है, आंखों में जलन और सांस लेने में दिक्कत की तो पूछिए ही मत!
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Many people who lived close to the dumping ground were reportedly spotted running with their belongings to escape fire after it broke out. Meanwhile, the tents and huts present there were burnt down to ashes.
उत्तर प्रदेश: नोएडा सेक्टर 32 में डंपिंग ग्राउंड में आग लग गई, जो सेक्टर 24 पुलिस स्टेशन के अधिकार क्षेत्र में आता है। मौके पर पहुंची फायर ब्रिगेड की टीमें आग बुझाने का काम कर रही हैं। pic.twitter.com/9o3buBdzFo
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Due to the strong winds, fire quickly engulfed a larger area, making it increasingly difficult to control the blaze. However, this is not the very first time such a massive fire has erupted in this dumping ground. It has happened many times before, reports added.