Massive fire erupts in apartment due to air conditioner explosion in northern India
May 30, 2024
An air conditioner explosion erupted a massive fire in an apartment complex in northern India Uttar Pradesh.
The incident took place at the Lotus Boulevard Society in Sector 100, Noida, in the Gautam Buddh Nagar district on May 29.
Visuals showed dense smoke surrounding the high-rise buildings in Lotus Boulevard Society.
According to reports five fire tenders were dispatched to the scene. Authorities reported no injuries or casualties from the incident. Chief Fire Officer Pradeep Kumar Choubey said locals and society residents alerted the fire service unit about the incident in a 10th-floor flat at 10:10 am.
“The fire was triggered by an AC explosion. Since the firefighting systems, like sprinklers, extinguishers, and hoses, were functioning properly, the fire was contained to one room,” Choubey added, noting there was no loss of life or injuries.