Two significant fire incidents occurred in various areas of New Delhi on Wednesday morning, leading to extensive firefighting and rescue efforts by the Delhi Fire Service, police, and other emergency responders.
In Central Delhi’s Karol Bagh, a massive blaze erupted at a paying guest accommodation, prompting a swift response from the Delhi Fire Service. The fire control room received an emergency call reporting the fire at building number 11/5 in Chana Market.
Fire officials quickly dispatched multiple units to the scene, including water tenders, water bowsers, and a breathing apparatus support unit. The incident was escalated to a “Make-4” fire, signifying a serious emergency that required additional manpower and firefighting equipment as the flames grew stronger.
Authorities are actively engaged in battling the blaze and conducting rescue operations as the situation unfolds. Details on potential casualties, the fire’s cause, and the extent of property damage remain unknown at this time.
Meanwhile, police reported that the upper floors of the affected building served as a paying guest accommodation, while the lower levels housed a small leather shoe manufacturing unit.
In a separate incident, a massive fire broke out at a four-storey factory in the Bawana-Puth Khurd industrial area of Outer North Delhi, engulfing a helmet manufacturing facility. Fire tenders were dispatched promptly, and firefighting and rescue operations commenced to control the rapidly spreading blaze fueled by stored plastic materials.
The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined as investigations continue.
