Massive Fire at Oil and Chemical Factory in Ghaziabad
Firefighters Rush to the Scene
At midnight on Monday, a massive fire erupted at an oil and chemical factory near the Muradnagar Canal bridge on Delhi-Meerut Road in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The fire quickly spread to a nearby cardboard factory.
Firefighting Efforts
Twelve fire tenders were dispatched from various fire stations, including Kotwali, Sahibabad, Vaishali, Loni, Partapur (Meerut), and Sector 58 (Gautam Buddha Nagar). Chief Fire Officer Rahul Kumar and local police were present at the scene to assist in controlling the blaze.
Extent of Damage
The fire caused explosions of drums containing edible oil and chemicals, leading to the collapse of tin shed roofs and boundary walls. Despite the extensive damage, no injuries were reported.
Ongoing Operations
The exact cause of the fire is still unknown. Cooling operations are currently ongoing with the help of 12 firefighters.
Doubts Revealed
Ghaziabad -: Ghaziabad is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, near the capital city, New Delhi.
Muradnagar Canal bridge -: The Muradnagar Canal bridge is a bridge over a canal in the Muradnagar area of Ghaziabad.
Delhi-Meerut Road -: Delhi-Meerut Road is a major road that connects the cities of Delhi and Meerut in India.
fire tenders -: Fire tenders are special trucks used by firefighters to carry water and equipment to put out fires.
Chief Fire Officer -: The Chief Fire Officer is the person in charge of the firefighters and their operations.
Rahul Kumar -: Rahul Kumar is the name of the Chief Fire Officer who was present at the scene of the fire.
cooling operations -: Cooling operations are the steps taken by firefighters to cool down the area after a fire to prevent it from starting again.
