Two killed, 50 rescued in fire in building in Noida village, landlord arrested

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The fire appears to have been sparked by an electric two-wheeler being charged inside the building; it spread to nearby petrol powered two-wheelers parked in the premises

Updated - July 15, 2026 04:52 pm IST - Noida

The police claim that the fire appears to have been sparked by an electric two-wheeler being charged inside the building. (X/@PTI_News)

A fire broke out in a multi-storeyed building in a Noida village on Wednesday (July 15, 2026), killing two people, police said.

The fire was later brought under control and around 50 tenants, residing in the building in Mamura village in Sector 66, were evacuated safely, officials said.

Police said two residents — a man and a woman — who were rushed to the hospital were declared dead by doctors.

According to Joint Commissioner of Police Rajiv Mishra, the ground-plus-four building had around 10 to 12 rooms on each floor that were being used as residential flats.

The landlord has been arrested.

The fire appears to have been sparked by an electric two-wheeler being charged inside the building. It spread to nearby petrol powered two-wheelers parked in the premises, Mr. Mishra said.

Seven fire tenders and a hydraulic platform were rushed to the spot immediately after the blaze was reported and most residents were safely evacuated.

“Two persons, who already had health-related issues, fell ill after inhaling smoke and were shifted to the district hospital by ambulance,” Mr. Mishra told reporters.

An FIR has been registered at Phase-3 police station against the building owner (the leaseholder) under relevant provisions of law.

Published - July 15, 2026 03:10 pm IST

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