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In a concerning incident, a horticulture dumping yard located in Noida’s Sector 32 fell victim to arson, with unknown individuals setting it ablaze. Eyewitnesses reported observing the culprits fleeing the scene on a motorcycle, leaving behind a significant fire hazard.
#WATCH | Noida, Uttar Pradesh: Leading fireman Rinku Kumar said, "…We received information about fire in Sector 32 & we immediately reached the spot…The fire has been controlled to some extent… There are at least 10 to 15 vehicles present here…The fire will be brought… https://t.co/dJZMB3qV2E pic.twitter.com/YOWBgwX0Dt
— ANI (@ANI) March 25, 2024
The fire, which ignited late Monday night, prompted the swift response of fire tender units to contain the blaze. Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Pradeep Kumar assured that despite the scale of the fire, efforts were underway to extinguish it within the next few hours, with 15 fire tender vehicles deployed on-site.
Deputy Director of the Noida Authority, Anand Mohan Singh, confirmed suspicions that the fire was a deliberate act orchestrated by unidentified perpetrators. Eyewitness accounts corroborated this, with one individual, Satendra, recounting his pursuit of the individual responsible for igniting the dumping yard.
#WATCH | Deputy Director, Noida Authority, Anand Mohan Singh says, "…The guard who was on guard duty here this evening said that 2-3 boys had come here & set fire. The guard tried following them…The fire has been brought under control…" (25.03) pic.twitter.com/usXLfwiDPJ
— ANI (@ANI) March 25, 2024
“The fire has been brought under control,” stated an official, signaling progress in managing the situation and mitigating potential damages.
This incident underscores the importance of vigilance and security measures in safeguarding public assets against such acts of vandalism. Authorities continue to investigate the matter to apprehend those responsible and prevent future occurrences.
