Massive Fire at Medical Store in Gurugram
A massive fire broke out this morning at a medical store on New Railway Road in Gurugram district. Over 35 fire engines are present at the scene to control the blaze. The fire is reported to have been caused by a short circuit. Fire brigade personnel are working hard to extinguish the fire, but it has not been brought under control yet.
The fire started at a three-story medical store and agency near Miawali Colony on New Railway Road at around 4:30 AM on Tuesday. Within a short time, the fire spread to the upper floors and the ground floor. Fire engines at the scene are working to douse the flames.
More than 35 fire engines have arrived.
Despite the efforts, the fire has not been controlled even after 11 AM. More than 35 fire engines are present. There is a cloud of smoke in the vicinity, and the entire building has been damaged. A machine has been called to demolish it.
The road has been closed on both sides.
The road has been closed on both sides, and police officers and personnel are at the scene. No one is allowed to stay or pass by the area. Sanjay Dang, a resident of Sector 4, owns the medical store and agency, and he has been running this business for 30 years.
This is how the fire spread rapidly.
Witnesses say the fire spread rapidly, starting on the middle floor, then moving up and down. Rakesh Arya, who runs a nearby medical store, alerted the fire brigade and Sanjay after noticing the fire. The fire has also spread to the building behind, which belongs to Honda, and efforts are underway to extinguish it. A nearby coaching center is also affected. The building is severely damaged and is expected to be demolished, for which a loader machine has been called.
The entire building has been completely damaged and may collapse at any moment due to the fire on New Railway Road in Gurugram. Residents in the vicinity are facing severe difficulties due to the toxic smoke emanating from the fire.