Delhi fire: At least eight fire tenders are on the spot, and the dousing operation is underway.
A massive fire broke out at Bhagirath Palace Market in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk on Thursday (April 24). At least eight fire tenders are on the spot, and the dousing operation is underway. The Delhi Fire Service team is dousing the flames.
As per the report, the fire broke out in shop number 1860 of Bhagirath Place in the national capital. Fire broke out in a decoration shop on the second floor at around 1:50 pm.. The fire has been doused.
Fire at illegal cracker unit in northeast Delhi
A fire broke out at a residential property, which was allegedly being used for the illegal manufacturing of green firecrackers, in northeast Delhi’s Ankur Enclave today, leaving one person injured, police said. The incident was reported around 8.43 am from House No. 108, located on Main Nala Road, a senior police officer said, adding that the injured, Rizwan, is being treated at GTB Hospital.
Police said that upon receiving the information, a team was dispatched to the location and the Delhi Fire Service was also informed. Four fire tenders were rushed to the spot and managed to douse the flames. Officials said the blaze was brought under control without any major damage to neighbouring properties.
Initial inquiry has revealed that the property owner had rented the ground floor to a scrap dealer while the first floor was allegedly being used for illegal work. The Crime Branch and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) teams are at the spot, ascertaining the cause of the fire and assessing the extent of the illegal activity.
Legal action has been initiated, and further investigation is underway, police said.
