Fire breaks out at electronic chip unit in Noida, 2 firefighters killed, 3 injured (Photo/PTI)A massive fire broke out late Monday night at the ILGIM electronic chip manufacturing unit in Noida’s Ecotech-3 industrial area, killing two firefighters and injuring three others. At least six fire brigade vehicles were rushed to the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and the full extent of the damage to the facility — which manufactures electronic components — is yet to be assessed.If you are just joining us, this is The Indian Express Realtime breaking news blog – where we bring you the latest news updates of the day in real time. Scan the top headlines of the day here, or keep scrolling to see the latest updates stream in.Prashant Kishor wins Bankipur, forcing a rethink in BJP and Opposition alikePrashant Kishor has won the Bankipur bypoll in his electoral debut, delivering a shock to the BJP and raising uncomfortable questions for the Opposition too. 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The injured were immediately rushed to a hospital by ambulance, where Fireman Rohit Yadav and Head Constable Driver Tirathpal succumbed to their injuries, he said, according to PTI.The condition of the other three injured firefighters, Head Constable Driver Rajpal Singh and Firemen Manish Kumar and Amit Kumar, is stated to be out of danger and they are undergoing treatment, said the spokesperson.VIDEO | Greater Noida: Two firemen reportedly killed, three others injured after a wall collapses during fire rescue operations at a factory. Visuals from the spot.#greaternoida(Source: Third Party)(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/lFsNRCzXuZ— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 4, 2026© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd