India, March 12 -- A fire broke out at a chemical factory related to paint thinner in Greater Noida's Site-4 Kasna Industrial Area on Wednesday afternoon, said police officials, adding that no injury to any person or casualty was reported in the incident.

According to the police, the cause of the fire appears to be a short-circuit.

The blaze caused minor losses, as the fire was small and brought under control quickly, said officials.

"A security guard sitting outside the factory noticed the fire and informed us at around 4pm. Police and fire brigade teams reached the spot soon after. One fire brigade was able to put out the fire, though additional fire tenders were present at the scene as a precaution," said Vinod Kumar, station house ...