Delhi: Fire breaks out at Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, no casualties
New Delhi, June 18
A fire broke out at the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, D-Block, on the third floor, near a CNG pump in Sagarpur, New Delhi, officials said.
A fire official noted that the incident took place on Wednesday night at around 9:25 pm. After receiving the information, the fire teams rushed to the spot to control the blaze. A total of 10 Delhi Fire Service (DFS) vehicles arrived at the site of the incident.
No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.
With coordinate efforts of the fire officials, the blaze was brought under control in about 30 minutes.
"The fire was reported between 9:25 and 9:26 pm. Upon receiving the call, our vehicles reached the spot immediately. As soon as we arrived, we operated the hose from the outside and also deployed hoses from the inside. It took longer because the two buildings were connected, and there was cardboard stuck between them; however, we managed to bring the fire under control in about half an hour," he said.
The actual cause of the fire is yet to be known, the fire official said.
"We have no idea how or why the fire started. There are no casualties or injuries reported," he said.
Further details are awaited
— ANI
Reader Comments
Quick response by Delhi Fire Services—30 minutes is commendable. But why is cardboard stuck between buildings? Seems like basic housekeeping issues. Let's not neglect our heritage institutions. 🕉️
Good that there were no casualties, but such incidents near a CNG pump are scary—one spark and it could have been catastrophic. Authorities should audit all research buildings near fuel stations, yaar.
Another fire in Delhi—seems like these are becoming too common. But credit to the firemen who handled the situation professionally. Hope the Ayurveda research work doesn't get disrupted; it's a vital field.
No casualties is the biggest relief 🙏 But I can't help wondering—was the fire alarm system working? In such a sensitive research facility, basic safety protocols should be non-negotiable. Hope the investigation reveals the root cause.
Half an hour to control—decent work by DFS. But honestly, why are cardboard and debris allowed to accumulate near research buildings? This is sheer negligence. Our institutions need regular fire audits, not just reactive measures.
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