Three dogs perish as fire engulfs Ghaziabad apartment complex; residents safely evacuated
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- •A fire erupted in a Ghaziabad apartment complex around 4:30 AM on Tuesday.
- •Three dogs died in the blaze, while all residents were safely evacuated without injury.
- •Fire officials suspect an electrical short circuit as the cause and are investigating further.
- •The building’s RWA announced a compensation of ₹25,000 for the affected pet owners.
- •Animal rights activists have called for stricter pet safety laws and mandatory fire safety measures in residential buildings.
A devastating fire broke out in a residential apartment in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday, resulting in the tragic death of three pet dogs. The blaze, which erupted in the early hours of the morning, triggered a swift response from local fire services, who managed to evacuate all residents without any injuries. The incident has once again highlighted concerns over fire safety protocols in urban residential buildings.
According to officials from the Ghaziabad Fire Department, the fire was reported around 4:30 AM in a second-floor flat of a multi-storey apartment complex located in the Raj Nagar Extension area. Firefighters arrived within minutes and battled the flames for nearly two hours before bringing the situation under control. While no human casualties were reported, the intense heat and smoke proved fatal for three dogs that were inside the affected flat.