Massive fire breaks out in UP's slum area of Indirapuram
What's the story
A massive fire broke out in a cluster of jhuggis in Indirapuram's Kanawani village in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday afternoon. The blaze was so intense that thick black smoke could be seen from nearly two kilometers away. The fire started around noon in a densely populated slum area and spread rapidly, engulfing several huts before residents could react.
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7 fire tenders have been deployed
#WATCH | Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: Ghaziabad District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandad says, "There is Kanavani village in the Indirapuram police station area, and here there are about 150 more slum dwellings where a fire had broken out. Scrap work was being done here... 7 fire… https://t.co/P85pjry3Xk pic.twitter.com/iIOvGidFwM
— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2026
Emergency response
Fire tenders on spot; no casualties reported
Fire tenders reached the spot soon after the fire broke out and are working to control the situation. Police teams and administrative officials have also arrived at the location to monitor developments. So far, no casualties have been reported officially in this incident. Ambulances have been deployed as a precautionary measure, but details about any injuries or fatalities remain unclear.
Ongoing investigation
Cause of fire being ascertained
The cause of the fire is still unknown, but it is being suggested that the presence of plastic, wood, and other combustible materials in the huts may have fueled its rapid spread. In some areas, cylinders inside huts reportedly exploded, further intensifying the blaze. As a precautionary measure against potential explosions and further spread of fire, nearby residents have been evacuated.