Delhi: Fire breaks out in electricity meter board in Keshav Puram's residential building, no casualties
New Delhi, June 29
A fire broke out in an electricity meter board on the ground floor of a residential building in Keshav Puram area in the early hours of Monday, prompting a swift response from the Delhi Fire Service.
According to the Delhi Fire Service, the fire was reported at around 2:03 am, following which four fire tenders were rushed to the spot.
The blaze was brought under control by 3 am. Two people were safely rescued from the site, and no injuries were reported in the incident, the fire department said.
Further details are awaited.
In a separate incident on June 24, a major fire broke out in a slum cluster near the Udyog Bhawan area in the national capital, triggering a swift response from the Delhi Fire Services.
According to officials, around 20 firefighting units were rushed to the spot to douse the flames.
Speaking to ANI, Fire Officer Sandeep Duggal said the affected area is located near Sena Bhawan and was being used as a temporary accommodation site for labourers.
"This is near Sena Bhawan, and this is a temporary construction for the labourers to stay. Their camp is set up here. Small LPG cylinders are being used here, and there are electric wires spread inside as well, so we cannot say the exact cause, but it could be one of the two reasons. Around 25 vehicles were involved in this... It took around three hours to extinguish the fire," he said.
A fire broke out in a meter board in Delhi's Keshav Puram area in the early hours of Monday, prompting a swift response from the Delhi Fire Service.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Kudos to Delhi Fire Service for quick response! Reached at 2am and controlled by 3am. Our firefighters are real heroes. 🚒❤️
This is scary. Live in Keshav Puram area and such electrical faults have happened before. Apartment associations need to conduct regular safety audits. Meter boards should be checked monthly, not just when something catches fire.
Glad everyone is safe! Also good to see they rescued two people. Summer nights in Delhi with all these ACs running on old wiring is a recipe for disaster. Hope authorities take this as a warning sign. 🥵🔥
Another fire! The slum cluster fire near Udyog Bhawan last week with 25 vehicles involved shows how vulnerable our city is. Time for comprehensive fire safety measures across all residential areas.
Good response by firefighters but why do these electrical fires keep happening? One slum camp with LPG cylinders and tangled wires last week, now this. Someone needs to audit all these high-risk locations. 😠
Very relieved no one was hurt. But this is a wake-up call - old buildings in Delhi need electrical rewiring. Especially in areas like Keshav Puram where infrastructure is aged. Safety first! 🏠✅
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