A fire broke out at a newly established chemical factory in Diksha Industrial Park, located in Deenanathpur Putti village, Ghaziabad, on Saturday. Fire tenders from multiple stations took over an hour to bring the blaze under control.
Incident Details
Fire department officials reported that they were alerted about the incident around 1:50 PM at the Kotwali fire station. Three fire tenders were immediately dispatched. Additional units were called in from other parts of Ghaziabad, as well as neighboring districts, including Hapur and Gautam Budh Nagar. In total, 12 fire engines were deployed to tackle the blaze.
Nature of the Factory
According to initial investigations, the unit was engaged in manufacturing paint spray and small oxygen canisters. Only a few workers were present inside the factory when the fire ignited in a corner. They evacuated promptly, resulting in no casualties. The presence of highly flammable materials and gas cylinders made the situation particularly dangerous, raising concerns about potential explosions.
Firefighting Operations
Firefighters arriving at the scene encountered towering flames and thick plumes of black smoke rising from the factory premises. Under the supervision of Chief Fire Officer Rahul Pal, teams initiated a multipronged firefighting operation. Firefighters entered the premises and used hose lines from multiple directions to contain and gradually suppress the flames.
Investigation Underway
The factory, owned by Chetan Kumar Singh, was just being set up and did not have a fire NOC, officials said. The exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and an investigation is underway to ascertain what led to the incident.
