'No dedicated EV charging point': Safety lapses turned Noida building into death trap
A fire in a residential building in Noida, India, resulted in two deaths after an electric scooter charging in a regular power socket reportedly ignited. Residents highlighted the lack of dedicated EV charging infrastructure as a major safety failure.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the urgent need for standardized safety regulations and infrastructure for electric vehicle charging in high-density residential areas.
NOIDA: A fire that broke out in a multi-storey residential building in Noida on Wednesday, killing two people, has raised serious questions over safety measures.Residents alleged there was no dedicated charging point for electric vehicles and that an e-scooter was plugged into a regular power socket, news agency PTI reported.Police suspect the blaze started while an electric two-wheeler was being charged inside the building in Mamura village under Sector 66.The flames later spread to petrol-powered two-wheelers parked nearby, turning the ground floor into an inferno.The fire was eventually brought under control, and around 50 tenants were safely evacuated. However, a man and a woman succumbed to their injuries.The deceased woman has been identified as 22-year-old Sneha Srivastava, who suffered nearly 40% burn injuries. The identity of the deceased man, believed to be around 30 years old, is yet to be ascertained.
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