India, Sept. 2 -- Noida A fire broke out at a three-storey factory that makes orthopaedic equipment in Noida Sector 7, E Block, on Monday morning, fire officials said, adding that no casualties were reported and the factory was closed at the time of the incident.

Fire officials said prima facie it is suspected that a short circuit may have triggered the fire but an investigation is underway to ascertain the exact cause behind the incident. At 3.53am, the fire control room received a call about the fire.

"Six fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the fire was controlled after two hours. The fire broke out on the ground and first floors of a three-storey building. Investigation revealed that the factory made orthopedic materials like r...