Overview

• Fire began around 12:45 pm in the meter room at Tricity Society in Kharghar Sector 35, with officials pointing to a short circuit as the cause.
• Smoke and flames traveled up the building’s electrical duct to the 17th, 18th, and 19th floors, trapping some residents on the terrace.
• Emergency teams, including a CRPF Quick Action Team and fire services, rescued residents, evacuated the tower, and brought the blaze under control.
• Four people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation and are reported to be out of danger.
• Authorities have opened an inquiry into compliance with fire-safety norms after a CIDCO official warned that nearly 90% of local high-rises have inadequately sealed ducts.