A side wall and an iron beam collapsed while fire crews were battling a blaze. This trapped several personnel, leading to two deaths and three injuries.
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2 Firemen Dead, 3 Injured After Wall Collapses While Dousing Fire At Greater Noida Factory
One of the injured firefighter remains in critical condition, while the condition of the remaining personnel has not been officially disclosed.
A side wall and an iron beam collapsed while fire crews were battling a blaze at a Greater Noida factory.
Source : ABP News
- Two firefighters killed, three injured battling Greater Noida blaze.
- Wall and iron beam collapsed during the firefighting operation.
- Rescue operations continue as the fire's cause remains unknown.
Two firefighters were killed and three others were injured after a wall and an iron beam collapsed while fire crews were battling a blaze at a private manufacturing unit in Greater Noida's Ecotech-3 area early Tuesday.
The fire broke out at around 3 am at ILGIM, a company engaged in manufacturing electronic PCB chips, prompting a major firefighting operation.
Wall Collapses During Firefighting Operation
According to officials, firefighters had reached the factory after receiving information about the fire when a side wall of the building and an iron beam suddenly collapsed, trapping several personnel.
Five firefighters sustained serious injuries in the incident. They were identified as Chief Constable Driver Rajpal Singh, Fireman Manish Kumar, Chief Constable Driver Teerathpal Singh, Fireman Amit Kumar, and Fireman Rohit Yadav.
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All the injured were rushed to hospital by ambulance.
Officials said Fireman Rohit Yadav and Chief Constable Driver Teerathpal Singh later died while undergoing treatment.
Another injured firefighter remains in critical condition, while the condition of the remaining personnel has not been officially disclosed.
Rescue Operations Underway
Senior police officials, fire department personnel and SDRF teams are present at the site as rescue and cooling operations continue.
The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, and authorities are investigating the incident.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the fatalities and injuries among firefighters?
Where did the fire incident take place?
The incident occurred at a private manufacturing unit called ILGIM in Greater Noida's Ecotech-3 area. The company manufactures electronic PCB chips.
Who were the firefighters who died in the incident?
Fireman Rohit Yadav and Chief Constable Driver Teerathpal Singh tragically died while undergoing treatment for their injuries.
Has the cause of the fire been determined?
The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained by authorities. They are currently investigating the incident.
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