A truck filled with gas cylinders in Ghaziabad caught fire. The fire was so frightening that the cylinders started bursting with a blast one after the other, whose echo was heard for several kilometers. As soon as the information was received, the teams of the fire department reached the spot. There is difficulty in extinguishing the fire due to continuous explosion.
According to the agency, the incident took place in Tila Mor police station area located on Delhi-Vajirabad Road near Bhopura Chowk. A fierce fire broke out in the truck here. A large number of gas cylinders were filled in the truck. On seeing this, the fire took a terrible form and the cylinders started exploding. The sound of the blasts was heard several kilometers away. This tanna caused panic in the area and the local people came into panic.
According to Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Rahul Kumar, after receiving information about the incident, many fire engines reached the spot and started the work of extinguishing the fire. He said that due to the frequent blasts, he faced trouble extinguishing the fire. Firefighters were in danger in going to the truck, due to which it is difficult to control the fire.
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The reason for the truck fire is not yet clear. The situation will be clear only after investigation in this regard. Police and administrative officials reached the spot and took stock of the incident. Efforts are being made to control the fire.
There is panic among the local people due to the incident. The fire was so severe that its flames were seen from a distance. Fire department officials are keeping a close watch on the situation and are trying to control the fire. No casualties have been reported in the incident so far. The administration has appealed people to stay away from the spot.