Inferno Engulfs Greater Noida Paper Straw Factory, Miraculously No Casualties Reported

A massive fire ripped through a paper straw manufacturing unit in Greater Noida’s Ecotech 12 area on Thursday evening, reducing the factory to ashes. While the blaze caused extensive damage to property, fire officials confirmed that fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported, bringing a sigh of relief amidst the devastation.

The inferno ignited around 7:15 PM at the factory owned by Mahender Singh.

Upon receiving the distress call, four fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the scene. The intensity of the flames, fueled by the highly flammable paper raw material and finished products, quickly escalated, prompting authorities to call for additional support. A total of seven fire tenders from various stations, including Ecotech 12, Dadri, and Surajpur, battled the blaze.

Akash Singh, the fire station officer (FSO) of Ecotech 12, reported, “The fire broke out around 7:15 PM at the paper straw manufacturing factory.

Four fire tenders were initially pressed into service, and later three more from Dadri and Surajpur fire stations joined the operation.” The challenging conditions required firefighters to work tirelessly for over four hours to bring the raging fire under control.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, with preliminary assessments suggesting a potential short circuit.

"The fire has been brought under control, and cooling operations are underway. There were no casualties, but goods worth lakhs were gutted in the fire. The exact reason behind the fire is yet to be ascertained, but a short circuit is suspected,” FSO Singh added. The incident highlights the dangers associated with industrial units, particularly those handling combustible materials, and the importance of stringent safety protocols.