A devastating fire erupted at the Lotus Grandeur banquet hall in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, around 3 a.m. on Wednesday, resulting in the tragic death of an electrician. Emergency services responded swiftly, with 15 fire tenders arriving at the scene within 10 minutes.
Fire Control Efforts
According to Noida DCP Ram Badan Singh, the fire was reported at approximately 3:30 a.m. Firefighters faced significant challenges due to the large structure, which made extinguishing the flames a prolonged effort. “The fire has been brought under control, but unfortunately, one electrician named Parminder lost his life in the incident,” Singh stated.
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VIDEO | An electrician died in a major fire that broke out at a banquet hall in Noida around 3 am last night. The banquet hall which was worth crores of rupees was reduced to ashes. The reason of the fire is yet to be ascertained. The blaze has been taken in control by the fire… pic.twitter.com/sSTDx0U9uf
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Ongoing Investigation
As of now, the exact cause of the fire remains undetermined, and authorities are continuing their investigation. Further details regarding the incident are expected to emerge as officials gather more information.
