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Transformer Fire at Prasar Bharati Secretariat in Delhi Causes Panic

A transformer caught fire at the Prasar Bharati Secretariat building in New Delhi on Saturday, causing panic but no injuries. Fire tenders were rushed to the scene and firefighters brought the blaze under control quickly. The fire was confined to the transformer area, preventing further damage, though the cause remains unknown. This incident follows a similar fire at the RBI building in New Delhi earlier this week.

Key Points: Transformer Fire at Prasar Bharati Secretariat, Delhi

  • Transformer fire at Prasar Bharati Secretariat in New Delhi
  • No injuries or casualties reported
  • Firefighters quickly controlled the blaze
  • Cause of fire yet to be ascertained
  • Similar fire at RBI building earlier this week
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Delhi: Transformer catches fire at Prasar Bharati Secretariat on Copernicus Marg

A transformer caught fire at Prasar Bharati Secretariat on Copernicus Marg in Delhi on Saturday. No injuries reported. Firefighters quickly controlled the blaze.

"fire was confined to the transformer area, preventing it from spreading further inside the premises - Fire department officials"

New Delhi, May 9

A transformer caught fire at the Prasar Bharati Secretariat building located on Copernicus Marg in the national capital on Saturday afternoon, triggering panic among people present in the area. However, no injuries or casualties were reported in the incident, officials said.

According to fire department officials, fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot after information regarding the blaze was received. Firefighters launched an operation to contain the fire and succeeded in bringing the situation under control within a short period of time.

Officials said the fire was confined to the transformer area, preventing it from spreading further inside the premises. Authorities are yet to ascertain the exact cause of the fire.

Further details regarding the extent of damage are awaited.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident earlier this week, a fire had broken out at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) building in New Delhi on May 5, officials said.

According to Delhi Fire Services officials, the blaze at the RBI building had originated from a box containing solar panels installed at the premises. Fire officials stated that the fire was brought under control promptly, and no injuries or casualties were reported in the incident.

A total of five fire tenders were rushed to the RBI building after information about the fire was received. Officials said the fire call was received at around 1:05 PM, and the blaze was controlled within approximately 15 minutes.

- ANI

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Priya S
Thank God no casualties, but this is alarming. Two incidents in a week - first RBI, now Prasar Bharati. 👀 Is it just a coincidence or are our electrical systems getting overburdened? Need strict audits!
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Vikram M
Delhi's infrastructure needs urgent overhaul. It's not just about fires - it's about basic safety. The transformer caught fire at Prasar Bharati Secretariat, but this could happen anywhere. Government should prioritize regular maintenance and modernize old systems. 💡
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Sarah B
As someone who works near Copernicus Marg, this is scary. Fire tenders were quick this time, but still - panic is real. Let's hope authorities investigate the cause and prevent recurrence. Safety first! 🚒
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Rohit P
This is why we need better fire safety norms. Two major fires in key government buildings in one week - RBI and Prasar Bharati. Not a good sign. Hope they find the cause and take corrective action. 🙏
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Kavya N
I work nearby and saw smoke from a distance. Panic was visible but authorities handled it well. Still, this shows how vulnerable our heritage buildings are. We need to upgrade electrical infrastructure across Delhi, not just in government offices.
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Michael C
Relieved no one was injured. The quick response of

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