A massive fire broke out at a residential house in Greater Noida’s Sector Beta 1 after an air conditioner reportedly exploded, creating panic among residents in the locality. No casualties were reported during this, officials said on Thursday.

According to officials, the incident took place at around 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday at house number E-166, which belongs to Amit Kumar. Preliminary information suggested that the fire started on the first floor of the house before rapidly spreading through the building, leaving the occupants with very little time to respond.