Noida, Oct. 24 -- One person lost his life after a fire broke out in around six shops in Sector 126 in Noida on Saturday, police said.

Fire tenders rushed to the spot and firefighting operations are underway.

Speaking to ANI, ADCP Noida Abhay Kumar Misra said that the fire has been brought under control and the victim was found unconscious during a search operation.

"Information was received about a fire in the area under the jurisdiction of Police Station 126. Local police and fire brigade teams immediately reached the spot and brought the fire under control. During a search of the area, one person was found unconscious and was rushed to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Further legal proceedings are underway," he said. ...