Kanpur Sees Two Devastating Fires in Separate Locations
Kanpur faced two serious fire incidents over consecutive nights, resulting in significant property damage. Fortunately, both events concluded without any loss of life or injuries to residents.
Furniture Shop Blaze on Mandhana-Bithoor Road
A fire erupted late Tuesday night at a furniture fabricator's shop located on Mandhana-Bithoor Road. Police officer Premnarayan Vishwakarma, who was patrolling the area, noticed flames around 1:30 AM. He quickly alerted the fire brigade and contacted the shop owner, Ashwani Sharma.
A fire tender from Shivrajpur station arrived promptly and managed to control the blaze after intense efforts. The owner, residing in Ramdevipuram Mandhana, suggested a short circuit might have caused the fire.
The inferno destroyed plastic and wooden furniture valued between Rs 35 to Rs 40 lakh. Additional items lost in the fire included a scooter, an air conditioner, an inverter, a laptop, and a printer. Police authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident.
Apartment Fire at Geetika Heights in Kohna
On Wednesday, a massive fire broke out in flat number 606 on the sixth floor of Geetika Heights apartment in Kohna. Thick smoke and high flames emerged from the residential unit, prompting immediate calls to the fire brigade.
Fire tenders from Colonelganj station rushed to the scene. Under the direct supervision of the Chief Fire Officer, firefighters successfully extinguished the flames before they could spread to neighboring rooms or other flats.
No casualties occurred in this incident either. The fire primarily damaged items stored in the bedroom of the affected flat.
Investigations Point to Electrical Faults
Chief Fire Officer Deepak Sharma stated that preliminary investigations indicate short circuits likely caused both fires. Authorities are also examining the fire safety equipment installed at the Geetika Heights apartment to assess its functionality during the emergency.
These back-to-back incidents highlight fire safety concerns in urban areas. Quick response from police and fire services prevented greater damage and ensured public safety.
