Delhi: Fire breaks out in Parikrama restaurant on Barakhamba Road
New Delhi, June 30
A massive fire broke out in the kitchen of Parikrama restaurant on Barakhamba Road in the national capital on Tuesday, a Fire Department official said.
The incident took place at around 3:40 pm, after which fire tenders were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, fire service personnel found the fire burning within the kitchen chimney and the accumulated oil inside it.
Fire tenders from the nearest station and a specialised Bronto Sky Lift were also deployed for rescue operations.
The official added that seven fire tenders were dispatched to the scene and the blaze has been brought under control. No casualties were reported, the Delhi Fire Service added.
Speaking to ANI, Fire Department Official Mukesh Verma said, "At 15:40, the fire control room received a report of a fire in the kitchen of Parikrama Restaurant. Fire tenders from the nearest station and our specialised Bronto Sky Lift--deployed for rescue operations--were immediately dispatched to the scene; a total of seven vehicles were sent. Upon arrival, fire service personnel found the fire burning within the kitchen chimney and the accumulated oil inside it."
He added, "The fire has now been completely brought under control. There have been no casualties or injuries resulting from this incident. We are currently evacuating the building, and it will be reopened once the smoke has cleared."
The official further added that the restaurant will be reopened once the smoke clears.
Further details are awaited.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Seven fire tenders for a kitchen fire? That seems like a lot. But I guess with a busy place like Barakhamba Road they wanted to be extra cautious. No injuries is the main thing.
Used to love their rooftop dining experience. Hope they reopen soon and take fire safety more seriously. Chimney oil buildup is so common in Indian kitchens but nobody cleans it properly. 😕
Quick response by the fire department. No casualties is a relief. But this is a wake-up call for all restaurants in Delhi to check their kitchen safety protocols. Fire drills and cleaning schedules need to be strict.
Been there last month! The food was good but the kitchen area seemed cramped. Maybe that contributed to the oil buildup. Hope the management takes this seriously and upgrades their systems. Get well soon, Parikrama! 🙏
This is concerning. Kitchen fires are so common in Delhi restaurants. The authorities should enforce regular inspections, not just after something happens. Glad no one was hurt though. Maybe a lesson for other eateries too.
Impressive that they had a specialised Bronto Sky Lift for rescue. Good infrastructure. But why did the oil buildup go unchecked? Regular cleaning should have prevented this. Hope the restaurant takes corrective steps
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