A fire broke out in the record room of a government school in Faridabad on Thursday, destroying several documents and damaging furniture and equipment stored inside. The incident occurred at Govt Model Sanskriti Senior Secondary School in the Nangla Gujran area.
Fire response and damage assessment
Fire department officials reported that smoke was noticed coming from the record room during school hours, prompting an immediate alert. Firefighters arrived at the scene and successfully controlled the blaze before it could spread to classrooms and other parts of the building. No injuries were reported.
School authorities stated that old admission records, students' transfer certificates, attendance registers, examination-related files, salary records, service books, and other administrative documents were destroyed in the fire. Additionally, chairs, tables, cupboards, and electronic items stored in the room were damaged.
Preliminary investigation and concerns
Officials conducting the preliminary investigation suggested that the fire may have been caused by a short circuit, although the exact cause is yet to be confirmed. An official noted, "Most of the material stored in the room consisted of paper files, due to which the fire spread rapidly."
Education department officials visited the school to assess the extent of the damage and verify whether backup copies of the records were available. Staff members were seen sorting through partially burnt files and documents after the fire was brought under control.
The incident has raised concerns over fire safety arrangements and the storage of records in government schools. Local residents emphasized the need for regular inspections of electrical wiring and proper fire safety systems. One resident remarked, "Important documents should be digitised and stored safely so that such losses can be prevented in future."
Authorities confirmed that a detailed report on the incident is being prepared, and further investigation is underway.
