India, May 17 -- A major fire engulfed two garment manufacturing units in Sector 63 after an air-conditioner (AC) installed in one of the units exploded on Saturday afternoon, fire department officials said.

The blaze caused significant damage inside the units, but no injuries or casualties were reported, officials said. Nearly 150 workers present inside safely evacuated the premises after the fire broke out, they added.

According to the fire department, the incident was reported around 2pm and fire tenders were rushed to the spot. The blaze prompted a large-scale firefighting operation involving 16 fire tenders, officials said.

Chief fire officer (CFO) of Gautam Budh Nagar, Pradeep Kumar, said the fire broke out after an air-condition...