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Noida: Massive fire breaks out in plastic bag manufacturing factory in Phase 2 | Video

Visuals from the scene depict thick, black smoke emerging out from the factory unit where the fire erupted as fire department personnel were scene at the site carrying out dousing operations.

Edited By: Abhirupa Kundu New Delhi Published : Jan 13, 2025 15:35 IST, Updated : Jan 13, 2025 23:35 IST
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Image Source : PTI Fire broke out in Noida Phase 2.

A massive fire broke out on Sunday in a plastic bag manufacturing factory in Noida Phase 2. Officials said that fire tenders have been rushed to the spot as more details of the incident are awaited. Visuals from the spot, show thick black smoke billowing out of the factory unit where the blaze broke out . 

Earlier on Sunday, a fire broke out following an explosion at a chemical plant in the Badalpur area of Greater Noida, officials said. The fire at the Shri Banke Bihari Chemical Plant on Dujana Road was put out after more than seven hours of intense fire fighting, the officials said, adding no one was injured but the factory has suffered massive damages.

It was not immediately clear what caused the fire. Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Pradeep Kumar said the blaze broke out around 3 am and the factory workers tried to douse it using the equipment they had at their disposal, but it could not be contained.

The workers evacuated the premises and the fire department was informed. A thick column of black smoke, visible from a distance, billowed into the sky from the factory.

Locals said the fire started following an explosion at the chemical plant. Deputy Commissioner of Police Shakti Mohan Awasthi, said, "We received information about the fire at the Shri Banke Bihari Chemical Plant on Dujana Road in the Badalpur police station area. We took immediate action and dispatched fire services units to the site. Over two dozen fire tenders were deployed to put out the blaze."

Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Pradeep Kumar said, "The service control room received information around 3:35 am about a fire in an aromatic oils factory. Considering the extent of the fire, 17 fire tenders were deployed initially. We also called fire tenders from nearby districts and were able to put off the fire after over seven hours.

(With PTI inputs)

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