A massive fire erupted at the famous Shahberi furniture market in Greater Noida West, Uttar Pradesh, destroying goods worth lakhs. The blaze initially started in one furniture shop and godown before spreading to four to five adjacent shops in the market. The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of the Bisrakh police station. Over ten fire department vehicles and Noida police personnel arrived at the scene to extinguish the flames. Plumes of smoke were visible from a distance, causing concern in the nearby residential areas. Authorities confirmed that there are no casualties or injuries, and no individuals were trapped in the blaze, as people evacuated after the first shop caught fire. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown. Reports indicate a lack of fire safety equipment in the market, highlighting potential administrative negligence. The fire department continues its efforts to completely douse the flames and secure the area.
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