Greater Noida West: A transformer in Nirala Greenshire, Greater Noida West, caught fire due to unknown reasons, sparking panic among residents. The blaze was noticed early, and within minutes, residents alerted the fire department.
Firefighters arrived promptly and brought the situation under control, preventing the flames from spreading. Fortunately, no casualties or property damage were reported. Several vehicles were parked nearby, but by God’s grace, none were affected.
Residents praised the swift response of the fire department, crediting it for averting a potentially major mishap.
FIRE SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR RESIDENTS
(Save this for emergencies)
Dial 101 immediately when fire or smoke is detected.
Avoid parking vehicles close to transformers or high-voltage areas.
Keep fire extinguishers in common areas; check them regularly.
Participate in society fire drills to stay prepared.
Never use water on electrical fires, use sand or a CO₂ extinguisher.