Major Fire Erupts at Cooler Pad Factory in Noida, No Casualties Reported
A significant fire broke out early Saturday morning at a cooler pad manufacturing unit located near Bisnoli village in the Badalpur police station area of Noida. The incident resulted in substantial financial losses estimated to be in lakhs of rupees, but fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported.
Timeline and Details of the Incident
According to fire officials, the blaze erupted around 7 am at Shri Shyam Enterprises, a factory situated along GT Road that specializes in producing cardboard cooling pads used in air coolers. The fire is believed to have originated from stacks of cardboard stored inside the unit. Initially, smoke was observed emerging from these materials, which quickly escalated into flames that spread rapidly across the premises.
Factory employees immediately raised an alarm upon noticing the smoke, leading to a brief stampede-like situation as workers panicked and rushed out of the building to ensure their safety. They promptly alerted both the police and fire department, but by the time fire tenders arrived at the scene, the blaze had already intensified, engulfing large portions of the factory.
Firefighting Efforts and Damage Assessment
Firefighters, assisted by local residents and police personnel, launched a concerted effort to contain the flames. Approximately six fire engines were deployed to combat the fire, which had caused the tin shed structure and stored materials to burn fiercely. The intense heat from the blaze led to sections of the tin shed melting, resulting in significant structural damage to the factory.
After nearly three hours of continuous and strenuous firefighting operations, the fire was finally brought under control. Chief Fire Officer Pradeep Kumar Chaubey confirmed that all employees had been safely evacuated from the premises, and there were no injuries or loss of life in the incident. However, the factory suffered substantial financial losses, with initial estimates placing the damage in lakhs of rupees due to the destruction of equipment, materials, and the building itself.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but it highlights the risks associated with manufacturing units handling flammable materials like cardboard. This incident serves as a reminder for businesses to adhere to strict fire safety protocols to prevent such occurrences in the future.
