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A tragic incident unfolded in Noida's Raipur village on Saturday when a fire engulfed five temporary shops in Sector 126. Despite a valiant effort by six fire tenders, one individual lost their life, as police confirmed. The blaze was brought under control once the area was cleared of people. Firefighters, backed by police teams, responded swiftly to the scene after receiving reports of the fire. Currently, firefighters are working diligently to extinguish the remaining flames.
At the time of the incident, Pradeep Kumar, Chief Fire Officer (CFO) of Noida, noted the presence of numerous LPG cylinders. The situation remains under control, and he vowed to continue the firefighting efforts. Upon arrival, medical personnel found a person unconscious and swiftly transported them to a nearby hospital, where officials later pronounced the individual deceased. Authorities are now in the process of identifying the victim and initiating necessary legal procedures.
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