Overview
- A major fire broke out in an upper‑floor flat at Aranya Society in Sector 119, Noida, on Monday and spread to neighbouring units before firefighters brought it under control.
- Gautam Buddh Nagar fire crews deployed about six tenders and used water from nearby towers and hydraulic hoses to douse the flames and carry out evacuations.
- Police and society officials say there are no reported deaths or injuries so far and power to the affected tower was cut as a precaution while cooling operations continued.
- Residents and on‑scene accounts flagged possible failures of hydrants and sprinkler systems, noting the complex is under insolvency and managed by an interim resolution professional, which they say may have hindered maintenance.
- Officials have launched a formal probe into the cause, will conduct structural and safety assessments before restoring utilities, and the incident is likely to prompt tighter inspections of high‑rise fire safety across the area.