Noida high-rise fire: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath orders expedited relief, rescue operations

Noida: a fire broke out in a 12th-floor flat of a high-rise residential society in Sector 75 here on Friday morning, following which the building was evacuated as a precautionary measure, officials said.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the incident and directed officials to reach the spot immediately, according to a statement issued in Lucknow.


"He instructed the authorities to expedite relief and rescue operations and ensure proper medical treatment for the injured, if any," it stated.

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The incident occurred around 8 am at the Ivy County society in Sector 75.

Flames erupted from the flat on the 12th floor of the 28-storey building, and the fire spread rapidly, producing thick black smoke that was visible from nearby areas.

Police and fire department teams reached the spot after receiving information and launched efforts to bring the blaze under control, an official said.

Residents evacuated the building using the staircases when the fire broke out.

Police stated that the entire building was evacuated, and occupants of neighbouring flats were also relocated to a safe area as a precaution.

So far, no casualties or injuries have been reported, officials said.

The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, and further details are awaited.

The chief minister has also directed the administration to remain alert at all levels and ensure continuous monitoring of the relief efforts.

In a separate incident, a second fire broke out in a building in Sector 52 during the morning hours, prompting rescue and relief measures, officials said.

This building houses a restaurant on the ground floor, while the upper floors accommodate a PG facility.

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Fire tenders were quickly dispatched to control the situation, an official said.

The cause of this fire was yet to be ascertained, the official said, adding there were no immediate reports of harm to any person in the episode.