Delhi: Massive fire breaks out at warehouse in Swaroop Colony; none hurt
New Delhi, July 19
A massive fire broke out at a warehouse storing event management supplies in Swaroop Colony under the Fatehpur Beri police station area on Sunday, spreading to an adjacent building, a fire official said.
15 fire tenders, along with Delhi Police and CATS ambulances, were rushed to the spot. Firefighters brought the fire under control. Fire department teams engaged in cooling operations to prevent any risk of the fire reigniting.
Assistant Divisional Officer (ADO) Rajesh Kumar Shukla said, "The exact cause of the fire is not known yet... The fire has fully engulfed the tin-shed structure. It is surrounded by a residential area. The fire had spread to an adjacent building as well. The situation is now under control. It is a Category 4 fire. There have been no casualties so far"
The cause of the fire has not yet been ascertained.
Further details are awaited.
In a separate incident, a fire broke out at a house in the Majlis Park area of North West Delhi on Saturday evening, prompting a swift response from the Delhi Fire Services.
According to fire department officials, a call regarding the incident was received at 9:11 pm, after which fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the location.
The fire was reported in household items inside the house. Officials said the blaze was brought under control by 10:30 pm.
A total of five fire tenders were deployed in the firefighting operation. No injuries or casualties were reported.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Living in a city like Delhi, it's scary how fast a small mishap can turn into a major incident. The prompt response from fire services is commendable. Hope the cause is investigated properly so such incidents don't repeat. 🤞
These incidents often happen due to electrical short circuits or negligence in storage of flammable materials. Authorities should ensure that warehouses in residential areas follow strict safety norms. Grateful no one was hurt. 🙏
Category 4 fire but zero casualties — that's a relief! The fire fighters are real heroes for bringing it under control so quickly. Hope the warehouse owner didn't lose everything though. 😔
This is yet another wake-up call for urban planning. Why are warehouses for event management supplies located amidst dense residential colonies? The Delhi Master Plan needs to be enforced strictly. Good response from fire department though.
Two fires in two days in Delhi – the Majlis Park one and this warehouse fire. While response times have improved, we clearly need better prevention. Kudos to the fire fighters for their bravery. Hope those affected get compensated. 🧯
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