Fire Breaks Out At High-Rise In Noida, AC Blast Suspected

Panic gripped on Monday after a fire broke out on the 21st floor of a residential tower in Noida.The fire broke out at Aranya Society in Noida's Sector 119.Upon receiving information, around six fire tenders rushed to the spot and firefighting operations were immediately launched.#BREAKING | Massive fire breaks out at Noida's Aranya society after AC blast; firefighting operation underway#NoidaFire #Noida pic.twitter.com/ZdNp49EFDc - NDTV (@ndtv) June 29, 2026Fire department teams are currently engaged in dousing the flames. As per initial information, there are no reports of anyone being trapped. Rescue operations are underway.According to preliminary reports, blast in AC unit said to be the cause of fire. Further details are awaited.Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister has taken cognisance of the fire incident in Noida and issued urgent directions to officials to ensure a prompt response.The Chief Minister instructed authorities to reach the spot immediately and expedite relief and rescue operations. He also directed officials to ensure proper medical treatment for the injured.Emphasising vigilance, the Chief Minister asked the administration to remain alert at all levels and to continuously monitor the ongoing relief operations.Earlier this month, fires were reported from two residential buildings in Noida, one in Sector 74 and another in Sector 52. In Sector 74, a blaze broke out in a flat on the 12th floor of the 28-storey Ivy County Society around 8:00 am, with flames seen billowing from the apartment.Fire department teams rushed to the spot after receiving the alert, while residents evacuated the building using staircases. Police said the entire tower was cleared, and people living in adjacent flats were also shifted to a safe area as a precautionary measure.Following the incident, Chief Minister Adityanath took cognisance and directed officials to reach the site immediately.