Fire at Noida Authority’s Dumping Yard, Flames Continue for Over 18 Hours

A fireplace has been raging at a dumping yard of the Noida Authority’s horticulture division for over 18 hours, with winds posing a problem to firemen attempting to include the blaze, officers stated on Tuesday.

The fireplace broke out in an open plot in Sector 32 the place the division dumped pruned bushes on Monday night and was allegedly ignited by two-three folks, in response to authority officers.

Noida’s Chief Fire Officer Pradeep Kumar Choubey stated dry leaves and wooden have been dumped by the horticulture division on the plot.

“Last evening we were alerted about the fire after which water tenders and fire fighters were immediately deployed. Since last evening, we are trying to extinguish the fire with the help of 15 water tenders. The fire still continues although we are at the job…winds and sunshine are posing a challenge,” Choubey stated.

He famous {that a} related fireplace had damaged out at the identical location on this season final yr after which it took them 5 to 6 days to fully douse the flames.

“This time, it’s been more than 18 hours for us fighting the fire. We are trying hard and hope to bring it under control soon,” the CFO added.

On what sparked the hearth, Choubey stated movies have proven that some anti-social parts had triggered it and this has been confirmed by the Noida Authority’s deputy director of the horticulture division additionally.

“There are residential areas nearby and commercial places too. They are also concerned about the fire and we are also trying out our best,” he stated.

He stated 15 water tenders of the hearth service unit are on the job they usually have been replenished 15-20 instances up to now.

Besides this, the authority has offered round six earth movers and 20 water tankers to bolster the trouble of fireplace combating, Choubey added.

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