Gurugram, October 26: A massive fire broke out in a four-storey building in Krishna Nagar colony here on Saturday, prompting the authorities to evacuate the residents, including woman, children and elderly, a fire official said. No casualties were reported in the incident, the official said.

According to the fire official, the incident took place around 9 am in a residential building in the Krishna Nagar Colony. Twelve people, including women, children and elderly, were trapped inside as the fire broke out and spread. Gurugram Fire: 4 Burn to Death After Blaze Erupts Due to Short-Circuit in Room in Saraswati Enclave Area (Watch Videos).

Massive Fire Breaks Out in Gurugram

Seeing the flames and the black smoke billowing from the building, some of the residents reached the terrace and screamed for help. The neighbours tried to help the residents, they said. Upon receiving the information, fire tenders were immediately dispatched and a rescue operation was launched. The fire authorities rescued the residents safely, they said. Gurugram Fire Video: Massive Blaze Erupts at Bharat Seats Factory in Udyog Vihar, Firefighters on Scene.

Soon after, the fire was brought under control. However, some of the families lost their valuables in the incident, a fire officer said. The cause of the fire is suspected to be a short-circuit, but the matter is under investigation, he said.

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