Narrow lanes hampered firefighting during deadly Mamura blaze in Noida

Firefighters in Mamura, Noida struggled with narrow lanes that prevented fire engines from reaching a four-storey building directly.

Chief fire officer Pradeep Chaubey said hoses had to be laid from the nearest accessible point due to access challenges.

The blaze killed at least two people and over 100 residents were rescued using ladders to neighboring rooftops.

Police suspect the fire was sparked by an electric scooter battery being charged on the ground floor.

A case was registered against the building owner and leaseholder for alleged fire safety violations and lack of mandatory approvals.