Noida Fire: 2 Dead After Blaze Erupts at Residential Building; EV Battery Suspected as Cause (Videos)
Two residents died and approximately 50 families were evacuated after a massive fire tore through a residential building in Noida’s Sector 66 on Wednesday morning. The blaze, which broke out on July 15, 2026, in Mamura village, is suspected to have been triggered by sparks from an electric vehicle (EV) battery that was being charged on the ground floor.
Two people lost their lives after a fire broke out in a residential building in Noida's Phase 3 area on Wednesday. Preliminary investigations suggest the blaze may have been triggered by sparks from an electric vehicle (EV) battery that was being charged on the ground floor. Around 50 families were safely evacuated as firefighters and emergency responders brought the fire under control. According to officials, the fire started in the ground-floor parking area of the residential building in Phase 3 before spreading rapidly through the structure. Thick smoke engulfed the premises, prompting a large-scale rescue operation, as reported by TOI.
Firefighters rushed to the spot after receiving the alert, while police and other emergency personnel assisted in evacuating residents trapped inside the building. Noida Fire: Viral Videos Show Fire Brigade Water Appearing To Reach Only 6th Floor As Blaze Rages on 12th Floor of Ivy County Society.
Fire Breaks Out at Noida Residential Building
Fire breaks out in a residential building in Mamura village in Noida. Rescue operations are underway. There are reports of two deaths. pic.twitter.com/KyUaaLZI2K
— Vani Mehrotra (@vani_mehrotra) July 15, 2026
Two Killed, Dozens Rescued
Authorities confirmed that two people died in the incident. Rescue teams successfully evacuated nearly 50 families from the building, preventing a higher casualty toll. Emergency responders carried out search operations to ensure no residents remained trapped as the fire was brought under control. The identities of the deceased have not yet been officially disclosed.
EV Battery Charging Under Scanner
Preliminary findings indicate that sparks from an electric vehicle battery being charged on the ground floor may have ignited the fire. Investigators are examining the battery and the charging setup to establish the exact cause of the blaze. Officials stressed that the findings are preliminary and that the precise cause will be confirmed only after a detailed forensic investigation. Noida Fire: Massive Blaze Erupts at IVY County Society in Sector 75, Panic Grips Residents As Flames Engulf 12th-Floor Flat (Watch Video).
Authorities Launch Investigation
Police and fire department officials have initiated a probe into the incident. Investigators are examining whether fire safety norms were followed in the building and if any negligence contributed to the tragedy. The inquiry will also assess whether adequate firefighting equipment and emergency evacuation measures were available at the residential complex.
The incident comes amid increasing concerns over fire safety in high-density residential buildings in the National Capital Region. In recent months, several fire incidents in apartment complexes have prompted calls for stricter enforcement of fire safety regulations, regular inspections and greater awareness regarding the safe charging of electric vehicles and batteries.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 15, 2026 03:20 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
