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Two die in Noida building fire, EV battery suspected cause
Times of India··15 Jul
Two people died after a fire broke out in a G+4 residential building in Noida Phase-3 on July 15. Police said a preliminary investigation suggests an electric vehicle battery caught fire while charging on the ground floor, igniting nearby petrol vehicles. Seven fire tenders evacuated around 50 families. The victims died at hospital after inhaling smoke.
Prism
What It Means For You
- EV charging in residential buildings may face stricter safety scrutiny.
- Residents in multi-storey complexes should verify fire safety compliance.
- The incident highlights risks of charging batteries near petrol vehicles.
What's Happening
- A fire killed two people in a Noida Phase-3 building on July 15.
- An EV battery charging on the ground floor is the suspected cause.
- Around 50 families were evacuated from the G+4 building.
Fire Safety Context
- Seven fire tenders were deployed to the Mamura area.
- Police registered an FIR against the building owner for negligence.
- Forensic examination will confirm the exact cause of the blaze.
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