A massive fire broke out at a power substation in Uttar Pradesh’s Greater Noida area on Wednesday morning, said the police. There are no reports of injuries yet.
The fire broke out at the substation of the Noida Power Company Limited in Sector 148. The blaze, which started around 8.30 AM, is yet to be brought under control. Fire engines are at the spot and operations are underway to douse the fire. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
There are reports of blackouts in the area, according to NDTV. The transformers are said to have been damaged in the fire. The substation supplies electricity to Noida Metro, according to the Hindusatan Times.
More details are awaited.
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