Two Big Fires in Ghaziabad

May 9, 2026, 22:22
AsiaSociety

Introduction

Two fires happened in Ghaziabad. Many things burned and one man died. The city is now checking the buildings.

Main Body

A fire happened at Gaur Green Avenue apartments. Experts do not know why the fire started. However, they found a problem. A new wall blocked the fire trucks. The fire trucks could not move easily. The building managers will now remove the wall. Another fire happened at a gas shop in Patel Nagar. The fire started at 3:00 in the morning. A short circuit in the electricity started the fire. Then, gas bottles exploded. Twelve cars burned in the fire. One worker, Triloki Nath, was 70 years old. He stayed on the ground floor and died. Seven other workers ran out and are safe. Eight fire trucks worked for two hours to stop the fire.

Conclusion

One fire had a clear cause, but the other did not. Both fires show that buildings need better safety rules.

Learning

πŸ•’ Talking about Time

In the story, we see how to say when things happen:

  • "At 3:00 in the morning"

The Pattern: Use at β†’ [Specific Time] + [Time of Day]

Examples from life:

  • At 8:00 in the morning (Breakfast time)
  • At 2:00 in the afternoon (Lunch time)
  • At 10:00 at night (Sleep time)

🧱 Action Words (Past vs. Now)

Look at how the story changes from what happened to what will happen:

Past (Finished)

  • Happened β†’\rightarrow It is over.
  • Burned β†’\rightarrow It is over.
  • Died β†’\rightarrow It is over.

Future (Plan)

  • Will remove β†’\rightarrow They plan to do this later.

Quick Tip: If you see -ed at the end of the word, it usually means the action is in the past.

Vocabulary Learning

fire
a blaze that burns and produces heat and light
Example:The fire spread quickly across the roof.
circuit
a closed path that electricity travels through
Example:The short circuit in the electricity caused the fire.
exploded
burst suddenly and violently, often with a loud noise
Example:The gas bottles exploded when the fire hit them.
manager
a person who organizes and directs work in a building or company
Example:The building manager will remove the wall soon.
safety
the condition of being protected from danger or risk
Example:The fire showed that buildings need better safety rules.