In a dramatic overnight operation, Ghaziabad firefighters quelled a ferocious fire at Manapur Industrial Area’s paint factory and scrap yard. The Meerut Road site became a sea of flames and smoke, triggering a multi-agency response.
The call came into Kotwali station late Thursday, prompting immediate dispatch from Vaishali under the Chief Fire Officer. Four tenders hit the road, but the blaze’s intensity—fueled by combustible materials—saw structures buckle under extreme temperatures.
Fire personnel battled collapsing roofs and walls, resorting to heavy machinery for access. JCB operators razed barriers, enabling precise firefighting. Waves of support arrived: 20 trucks total from regional stations, including water towers from neighboring districts.
The team’s heroism contained the fire, shielding neighboring units from destruction. Zero human losses mark a victory amid chaos. Post-extinguishment cooling persists, as forensic teams sift through wreckage for clues on the outbreak’s origin.
This close call serves as a wake-up for industrial fire safety protocols.