Suspected AC blast triggers fire in Noida Sector 119 high-rise; rescue under way | VIDEO

Noida: A fire broke out in a high-rise residential building in Sector 119 in Noida, prompting an emergency response from the fire department.

According to preliminary findings, the blaze is believed to have been triggered by an air-conditioner explosion. Firefighters rushed to the scene and launched efforts to bring the fire under control.

The Officials said there have been no reports of casualties so far. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the incident and directed officials to immediately reach the site and expedite relief and rescue operations.

According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), the "Chief Minister issued instructions to the officials to reach the site immediately. The Chief Minister ordered the acceleration of relief and rescue operations and directed that proper medical treatment be provided to the injured. Instructions were issued to the administration to exercise vigilance at all levels."

CM also directed that relief operations be continuously monitored. The CM issued instructions to ensure proper medical treatment for the injured. (

Visuals of the fire