Delhi Factory Fire Mystery: Was It Arson or Firecracker Mishap?

A fire broke out in a closed factory in Delhi's Deoli area on Wednesday morning. Officials suspect it might have been deliberately set or caused by a firecracker. Fire Station Officer Vinay Kumar confirmed no electrical supply was present in the factory. Fortunately, there were no casualties or significant property damage reported.

Key Points: Deoli Factory Fire Suspected Deliberate or Firecracker Caused

  • Fire erupted in 2,000 sq ft closed factory in Delhi's Deoli area
  • Officials found wooden items and debris fueling the blaze
  • Three fire tenders deployed to control the factory fire
  • No casualties or property damage reported in the incident
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Delhi: Fire breaks out in closed Deoli factory, officials say it might have been deliberate act or caused by firecracker

Fire breaks out in closed Deoli factory, officials suspect deliberate act or firecracker ignition. No casualties reported as investigation continues.

"We suspect someone deliberately set it, as there's no electrical supply inside. Another possibility is that a firecracker may have fallen, causing the fire. - Fire Station Officer Vinay Kumar"

New Delhi, October 22

A fire broke out in a closed factory in Delhi's Deoli area on Wednesday morning, with officials suspecting that it may have been deliberately set on fire.

They also said there is a possibility that a firecracker could have caused the blaze, as wooden pieces were lying around the site.

Speaking to ANI, Fire Station Officer Vinay Kumar said, "We received a call reporting a fire inside a warehouse in Deoli Village. When we arrived, we found a closed factory, approximately 2,000 square feet in area, and the wood and debris inside were on fire... It appears to have been a furniture factory. When we went inside, we saw wooden items lying around, including small pieces of wood. This suggests this was a wood factory. We have a total of three fire tenders on hand for this fire call... We suspect someone deliberately set it, as there's no electrical supply inside. Another possibility is that a firecracker may have fallen, causing the fire... There's no loss of life or property..."

No casualties or injuries have been reported so far, and the exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined.

In another incident, a minor fire broke out at a multi-storey building in the Rashtrapati Bhawan Complex in New Delhi on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

According to the Delhi Fire Services, the blaze erupted in Flat No 19 of Narmada Apartment near Gate No 31.

Fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and the operation to douse the fire started soon after. However, the fire was brought under control at 2:15 pm, officials said.

Earlier, a fire broke out on Saturday afternoon at the Staff Quarter block of MPs' Flats in Brahmaputra Building, BD Marg, New Delhi, the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs said.

The incident occurred in the silt area, where some unserviceable furniture items, lined up to be disposed of, were stacked.

The fire was extinguished entirely by 1:45 PM. Due to the coordinated response of CPWD officials and the Delhi Fire Service personnel, the situation was brought under control quickly.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Firecrackers in a closed factory with wooden debris? This sounds suspicious. Could be insurance fraud or someone trying to hide something. Hope the police investigate thoroughly.
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Ananya R
As a Deoli resident, I'm relieved there were no casualties. But these abandoned factories are becoming safety hazards. MCD should ensure proper security for such premises. The area has many similar closed units.
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Sarah B
The fire department's response seems efficient with three tenders deployed quickly. Appreciate their prompt action in preventing any major damage. Well done Delhi Fire Services! 👏
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Vikram M
With Diwali approaching, people need to be more careful with firecrackers. Even a small spark can cause major incidents like this. Safety first always!
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Karan T
While I appreciate the fire department's work, I'm concerned about the pattern here. Three fire incidents in prominent locations within days? This needs deeper investigation. Are our safety protocols being followed properly?

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