Fire Breaks Out in Greater Noida Society Flat After 'Welding Sparks' Ignite Blaze, Video surfaces

A fire broke out in a Greater Noida West apartment on Monday, caused by welding work sparking a washing machine on fire.

The flames were quickly extinguished by the fire brigade, while the cause of the fire is still being investigated.

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A major fire broke out in a flat at Cherry County Society in Greater Noida West, triggering panic among residents on Monday. The blaze reportedly started after sparks from welding work being carried out on the upper floor fell on a washing machine below, causing it to catch fire.

Visuals from the scene showed thick flames emanating from the flat.

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8 Killed In Firecracker Manufacturing Unit Explosion In Andhra Pradesh

In a separate incident, eight people were killed and six others injured in an explosion at a firecracker unit in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district on Sunday. According to police, the blast took place at Kailasapatnam in Kotlavuratla Mandal, completely gutting the unit. At the time of the explosion, 14 workers were present.

Eight individuals died on the spot, with some bodies charred beyond recognition, officials confirmed, as per news agency IANS. Locals who heard the loud blast rushed to the site and assisted in transporting the injured to a nearby hospital. They were later shifted to King George Hospital in Visakhapatnam, where the condition of two victims is reported to be critical.

Home Minister V. Anitha, who visited the accident site, confirmed that eight people, including two women, had died. The deceased have been identified as Appikonda Tatababu (50), S. Govind (40), Devara Nirmala (38), P. Papa (40), G. Venubabu (34), D. Ramalaxmi (35), Hemanth (20), and S. Baburao (55). While five of the victims were local residents, the rest had migrated from nearby villages.

Minister Anitha announced a compensation of ₹15 lakh for each deceased individual and directed officials to ensure the best medical care for the injured. “A probe has been ordered into the incident. Action will be taken against those found guilty,” she said, as reported by IANS.

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, and Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh expressed shock over the explosion. The Chief Minister spoke to the Home Minister, District Collector, and Superintendent of Police for updates on the tragedy.

District Collector Vijayakrishnan confirmed that an investigation was underway to determine the exact cause of the explosion. He also met with the families of the victims and offered his condolences. The bodies of the deceased were moved to hospitals in Anakapalli and Narsipatnam.

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