A significant fire erupted at a plastic scrap warehouse located in Hindon Vihar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. This incident prompted an immediate response, with approximately eight fire engines dispatched to the scene following notification to Rahul Kumar, the chief fire officer of Ghaziabad.
Rahul Kumar provided details of the incident, stating, “We received information around 7.42 pm that a massive fire had broken out at a plastic scrap godown in Ghaziabad’s Hindon Vihar. The godown spans an area of about 700 to 800 square meters. As soon as we received word of the incident, eight fire engines were rushed to the spot. The fire was brought under control.”
Fortunately, Kumar also confirmed that there were no casualties resulting from the fire. However, the authorities are actively investigating the cause of the fire.
In a similar incident that occurred the previous day in Kolkata, a fire broke out at a perfume warehouse located in the Elliot Road area of the city. Upon receiving the information, fire tenders promptly arrived at the scene, accompanied by several senior officials. Thankfully, no injuries or casualties were reported in this incident, although the exact cause of the fire remains unknown, and there is no information available regarding the extent of collateral damage.
Fires in factories have unfortunately become a recurring and distressing occurrence in the news. It is truly disheartening to witness numerous businesses suffering significant losses as a result. These accidental fires not only inflict harm upon business owners and their employees but also pose substantial risks to the surrounding communities.
The release of toxic chemicals into the air during such incidents not only endangers those directly involved but also causes distress and health concerns for people in the vicinity. In light of these recurring incidents, it becomes increasingly imperative to implement and reinforce stringent safety measures over time.