Quick Response Saves Lives in Ghaziabad School Bus Fire
A school bus fire in Vaishali, Ghaziabad, was swiftly extinguished by fire officers. With 14-15 children onboard, no casualties were reported due to the prompt rescue efforts. Meanwhile, a separate fire incident occurred at a factory in Delhi's Vikas Nagar area.
- Country:
- India
A fire erupted in a school bus in Vaishali, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday morning, as confirmed by fire officials. The team arrived promptly with fire tenders, successfully extinguishing the flames. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.
Chief Fire Officer Rahul Kumar stated, "We received a report from Fire Station Vaishali regarding a school bus ablaze behind Shri Residency, within Kaushambi Police Station's jurisdiction. Two vehicles were immediately dispatched to the scene. There were 14-15 children on the bus, all of whom were safely evacuated. No casualties were recorded."
In a related event, a fire broke out at a factory in Vikas Nagar near Uttam Nagar in Delhi on Wednesday, according to fire authorities. The Delhi Fire Service deployed seven fire tenders to bring the blaze under control.
(With inputs from agencies.)
ALSO READ
Tragedy Strikes Zaporizhzhia: Russian Attack Leads to Casualties
U.N. Condemns Civilian Casualties in Gaza Conflict
Conflict Escalation: Rising Casualties and Crisis in Gaza and Lebanon
Blaze at IOCL Refinery: No Casualties Reported Amid Massive Fire
Chadian Army Clashes with Boko Haram: Casualties and Strategic Gains