Massive blaze engulfs Gurgaon’s Kingdom of Dreams, several fire tenders deployed
A massive fire broke out at the abandoned Kingdom of Dreams complex in Gurgaon, India, requiring multiple fire tenders to extinguish. No casualties were reported as the facility had been closed for some time.
Why it matters
The fire highlights ongoing safety and maintenance issues regarding abandoned large-scale commercial properties in urban centers.
GURGAON: A massive fire broke out at the abandoned Kingdom of Dreams complex in Sector 29, Gurgaon, on Tuesday, prompting a major firefighting operation.Several fire tenders were rushed to the spot after officials noticed thick smoke billowing from the structure. Firefighting operations were underway to bring the blaze under control.Fire officer Naresh Kumar said the fire department noticed the smoke because its office is located less than half a kilometre from the complex.“Our office is located right behind this building, less than half a kilometre away, which is how we noticed the smoke rising. There was a massive column of smoke originating from the thermocol installed at the front of the structure.
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