On Thursday afternoon, a major fire engulfed approximately 200 shanties and numerous scrap godowns in Kanawani, a locality near Indirapuram in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. The fire was reported around 12:20 PM, prompting the deployment of 25 fire tenders from Ghaziabad and Noida to control the blaze, which was extinguished by 4:30 PM. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported, although the damage was extensive, with many residents losing their homes and livelihoods. One affected individual, Satish Kumar, estimated his losses at ₹6-7 lakhs (approximately $7,200 - $8,400 USD). Another resident, Ram Khilawan, expressed despair over losing all his belongings and the burden of a ₹2 lakh (approximately $2,400 USD) loan taken to support his small business. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with local authorities assessing the situation.