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A massive fire broke out at Dilli Haat in South Delhi, gutting 24 shops. Authorities confirmed no casualties, with four fire tenders controlling the blaze. Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra visited the site, promising compensation for affected shop owners. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with a short circuit suspected.

Key Points: 24 Shops Gutted in Massive Dilli Haat South Delhi Fire

  • 24 shops completely gutted in the blaze
  • No injuries reported
  • Fire controlled by four tenders
  • Short circuit suspected as cause
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24 shops gutted after massive fire at Dilli Haat in South Delhi

A major fire at Dilli Haat in South Delhi destroyed 24 shops, with no casualties reported. Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra assures compensation for affected artisans.

"We won’t let any artisan suffer any loss. The government stands with them. – Kapil Mishra"

New Delhi, May 1

Twenty-four shops were gutted after a fire broke out at the popular Dilli Haat market in South Delhi's INA area on Wednesday evening, police said

"As per initial assessment, 24 shops have been gutted in the fire. Fortunately, no loss of life or injuries have been reported so far," Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) South-West District Surender Chaudhary said in a statement.

The fire broke out at around 08:45 PM. Four fire tenders brought the fire under control, the DCP said.

The police officer said that an investigation is underway to ascertain the cause of the fire.

Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra also reached the spot and stated that compensation for the loss of shops will be provided.

"As soon as I came to know about the incident of fire, I reached here...About 26 shops have been completely gutted by the fire. Artisans and those who run these shops have suffered losses," Mishra told reporters.

"I have told my officers to assess the loss. But I would like to say that we won't let any artisan suffer any loss. The government stands with them. The cause of the fire will be investigated...Compensation for the loss of shops will be given...This is our responsibility..." he added.

One of the shop owners told ANI that there is a huge loss due to the fire.

"There is a huge loss due to fire here. I called the fire tenders. Around 27 to 28 shops were gutted in the fire here. We are assuming the reason for the fire is a short circuit," he said.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
This is heartbreaking! Dilli Haat is such an important place for our local artisans and craftsmen. The government must ensure quick compensation and help them rebuild. Hope they investigate properly - electrical safety in markets needs more attention. 🙏
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Priya M.
Thank God no lives were lost! But the economic impact on small shop owners is huge. The compensation should be fair and reach them quickly without bureaucratic delays. Also, why only 4 fire tenders for such a big market? Delhi needs better emergency response systems.
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Amit S.
Dilli Haat is Delhi's pride! I've bought so many beautiful handicrafts from there. The artisans work so hard. Government should not just compensate but also provide temporary selling spaces till shops are rebuilt. #SupportLocalArtisans
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Neha T.
Fire safety audits should be mandatory for all markets in Delhi. This is not the first incident. We need preventive measures rather than just compensation after the damage is done. Safety first!
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Sanjay R.
The minister's quick response is good, but action matters more than words. Hope they follow through properly. These shops represent livelihoods of many families. Maybe corporate CSR funds can also help in rebuilding?
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Meena P.
So sad to hear this! Dilli Haat is one of my favorite weekend spots. The handicrafts there are unique and can't be replaced easily. Hope the artisans get all possible support to restart their businesses soon. ❤️

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