A significant fire erupted in the projector room of a cinema hall at Pacific Mall in the Kaushambi area of Ghaziabad on Thursday morning. The cause of the blaze remains unknown, and no casualties have been reported thus far.
Response from Fire Officials
Rahul Pal, the Chief Fire Officer (CFO), stated that the fire department received a call at approximately 7:21 AM regarding the incident at Pacific Mall. Five fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, officials discovered that the fire had originated in the projector room and had spread to the movie hall, causing thick smoke to fill the entire mall.
Firefighting Efforts
Under the CFO's direction, the fire service unit deployed eight hose lines and utilized the mall's in-built firefighting system. Personnel equipped with breathing apparatus sets began extinguishing the flames. Given the intensity of the fire, additional vehicles and officers were called in from Fire Station Kotwali and Fire Station Sahibabad.
After approximately one hour of intense effort, the fire was brought under control. The quick response prevented the flames from engulfing the nearby movie auditorium and other shops. A total of ten fire tenders, along with the mall's firefighting system, were used to completely extinguish the fire. Smoke is currently being cleared from the premises using exhaust systems.
Investigation and Cause
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. However, officials suspect a short circuit may have triggered the incident. The fire department is continuing its inquiry to determine the exact cause.
