Massive Fire Engulfs Residential Building at Ivy County in Noida's Sector 75

New Delhi: A massive fire broke out in a residential high-rise building in the Ivy County society located in Noida's sector 75 on Friday morning, sending thick black smoke billowing across the area and forcing emergency teams into action. 

The fire broke out on the 12th floor of the residential tower in Sector 75 and quickly spread across multiple flats, leaving several homes charred.

Emergency teams quickly reached the spot and launched a rescue operation as the fire continued to rage through the upper levels of the building.

Apartments Charred as Fire Spreads Across Floors

The intensity of the blaze affected several adjoining apartments as visuals from the spot showed flames coming out from balconies and windows as smoke engulfed multiple floors of the building. 

Further, a short circuit is suspected to be the cause of the fire. 

Further, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has also taken cognisance of the fire incident in Ivy County housing colony in Sector 75, Noida, and directed officials to expedite rescue operations as well as to ensure proper medical treatment for the injured. 

He also directs continuous monitoring of relief operations. The fire has been doused, and authorities confirmed no casualties.

21 Killed in Deadly Fire, 40 Injured 

This comes a day after the massive blaze broke out early Wednesday morning inside the multi-storey Flourish Stay building in Malviya Nagar, which led to the death of the 21 people, including several foreign nationals who were staying in the area for medical treatment.

Of the 21 people killed, 18 were foreign nationals, including citizens from Bangladesh, Afghanistan and several African nations. 

According to officials, the fire reportedly started around 8:10 AM near the basement kitchen area associated with Lemon Green Restaurant before thick smoke rapidly spread through upper floors housing hotel guests.

Over 40 people were rescued from the building, while several survivors remain hospitalised. 

Meanwhile, Hotel Flourish Stay owner Lovkesh Bajaj has been arrested by the Delhi Police hours after a massive fire claimed the lives of 21 people. Following which, Delhi Police have also intensified raids across multiple locations to trace absconding hotel manager Jai Mishra. 

Bajaj was produced before a court on thursday and despite the defence citing Supreme Court judgements and constitutional mandates regarding arrest protocols under Article 22 and Section 47 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhit (BNSS), the court granted a 4-day police remand. 

The incident has since exposed alleged safety violations, overcrowding concerns and possible failures in regulatory oversight.

With hotels in nearby areas reportedly shutting operations out of fear of action and agencies facing questions over enforcement, the decision to withdraw the B&B scheme marks one of the biggest policy responses since the tragedy.