Fire breaks out in Greater Noida's Galaxy Plaza, people jump off higher floors to escape

Greater Noida fire, Galaxy Plaza: Massive fire broke out at Greater Noida West's Galaxy Plaza on Thursday. 

As fire engulfed the building, those stuck on higher floors were seen jumping off to save their life.

News agency PTI shared a video of people jumping off the third floor in order to save their life from the raging inferno.

Chief fire officer (CFO) Pradeep Kumar informed that the fire had broken out due to a short circuit.

Panic spread because the short circuit was near the exit, and those inside felt trapped, he added.

VIDEO | Fire breaks out at Galaxy Plaza in Gaur City 1 (Greater Noida West). People seen jumping from the third floor. pic.twitter.com/nZVwOSgkzs

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 13, 2023

The area falls under Bisrakh Police Station area of Gaur City 1 in Greater Noida West.

As per reports, several people have been injured in the incident.

VIDEO | “The fire broke out because of a short circuit near the exit, which is why the panic situation escalated,” says Chief fire officer (CFO) Pradeep Kumar on Galaxy Plaza fire. pic.twitter.com/XZx2jVeqLy

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 13, 2023