Delhi Fire: Blaze Erupts at Workers' Temporary Shelter Near Udyog Bhawan, Firefighting Operations Underway (Watch Video)
A major fire broke out in a labour settlement near Udyog Bhawan in Central Delhi early Wednesday morning. The blaze, which originated from an electrical malfunction, quickly spread through temporary residential structures in the area.
A major fire broke out in a labour settlement near Udyog Bhawan in Central Delhi early Wednesday morning. The blaze, which originated from an electrical malfunction, quickly spread through temporary residential structures in the area. Fire authorities deployed approximately 20 fire tenders to the scene, successfully bringing the situation under control within a few hours. No casualties or injuries have been reported.
According to officials from the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), the incident began when an electrical panel caught fire. The flames rapidly engulfed the neighboring temporary rooms utilized by local laborers. Emergency response teams responded to the distress call by rushing a fleet of 20 firefighting vehicles to the location. Firefighters managed to surround and isolate the blaze by 5:10 AM, and an official "under control" status was declared by 5:30 AM. Lucknow Coaching Centre Fire: 14 Dead After Massive Blaze Erupts in Aliganj; PM Narendra Modi Announces INR 2 Lakh Ex-Gratia Relief.
While the fire caused significant property damage to the temporary settlements, emergency services confirmed that all residents were safely evacuated, resulting in zero reported injuries. Authorities are currently assessing the total extent of the material damage. Delhi: Fire Breaks out in Slums Near Udyog Bhawan, Brought Under Control; 20 Tenders Deployed.
Fire Breaks Out in Slums Near Delhi’s Udyog Bhawan
This incident follows closely on the heels of another major fire in the capital. Late Monday night, a massive blaze tore through a cluster of slums and storage facilities behind the Maulana Azad Medical College in the Balmiki Basti area of Takia Kale Khan. That earlier incident required 24 fire tenders to contain the flames, which spread rapidly due to a heavy concentration of temporary wooden structures and stored plywood. An investigation into the exact structural and safety conditions surrounding Wednesday's fire near Udyog Bhawan is ongoing.
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