India, Oct. 22 -- A fire broke out at a residential building in Friends Avenue, Shakti Khand 2, Indirapuram, in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad.

According to a report by the news agency ANI, fire tenders reached the spot, and firefighting operations doused the blaze.

Reports indicated that more than a dozen families were safely evacuated by local residents before the flames could spread further. Fire department teams arrived promptly and brought the blaze under control.

According to preliminary reports, the fire is believed to have started accidentally during Diwali celebrations, when fireworks were lit in the premises. Within minutes, the flames engulfed the entire building, destroying household furniture, appliances, and other belongings. ...