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A major fire engulfed a banquet hall in Delhi's Motinagar area Monday evening. Firefighters deployed 24 tenders to control the medium-intensity blaze by nighttime. Officials confirmed no casualties but continued rescue checks for potentially trapped individuals. The fire department maintained emergency operations to secure the premises completely.

Key Points: Delhi Motinagar banquet hall fire controlled after emergency response

  • 24 fire tenders deployed for Motinagar banquet hall blaze
  • Rescue ops continue despite no casualties
  • One person rescued, two potentially trapped earlier
  • Fire reported at 8:47 PM, controlled same night
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Massive fire out at banquet hall in Delhi's Motinagar; brought under control, no casualties reported

24 fire tenders douse massive banquet hall blaze in Delhi's Motinagar, rescue ops ongoing with no casualties confirmed

"The fire was of medium category... completely under control right now – SK Dua, Delhi Fire Services"

New Delhi, June 24

A massive fire broke out at a banquet hall in Delhi's Motinagar area on Monday evening, prompting a large-scale emergency response. The blaze, reported at around 08.47 pm, was brought under control later in the night, officials said.

Speaking to ANI, Delhi Fire Services Department's Deputy Chief Fire Officer SK Dua said, "Delhi Fire Services received a call around 8:47 pm, regarding a fire in a banquet hall. The fire was of medium category. The fire is completely under control right now."

"No casualty has been reported. However, there are chances that a person is still trapped, so a rescue operation is underway..." he said.

Earlier, officials said that one person had been rescued, and two were believed to be trapped inside. To bring the fire under control, 24 fire tenders were pressed into service.

Rescue operations were ongoing to ensure no one remained stranded, with fire department personnel conducting a thorough search of the premises.

Further details are awaited.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Thank God there are no casualties! 🙏 Delhi's fire department deserves appreciation for their quick response. But seriously, how many more fire incidents before we take fire safety seriously in banquet halls? Most don't even have proper exits!
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Priya M.
My cousin's wedding was supposed to be here next month! This is so scary. Authorities must conduct regular safety audits of all event venues. Thankful to the firefighters who risked their lives to control this.
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Amit S.
24 fire tenders for a "medium category" fire? Either the reporting is wrong or our fire safety standards are too lax. These banquet halls often compromise on safety to cut costs. Time for strict enforcement!
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Sunita R.
Heartbreaking to see such incidents in our capital. Hope the trapped person is found safe. Delhi needs better urban planning and emergency preparedness. These fires are becoming too frequent.
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Vikram J.
Good job by the fire department! But why does it take a disaster for us to wake up? Most banquet halls have illegal electrical wiring and overcrowding issues. MCD should take action before tragedies occur.
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Neha P.
So relieved to hear no lives were lost! 🙌 But this incident shows how vulnerable we are. We attend weddings and functions without even checking where the emergency exits are. Public awareness is equally important.

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