New Delhi, May 1
A massive fire broke out at Dilli Haat, a popular market in south Delhi, on Wednesday night. As many as 13 fire tenders were rushed to the spot.
As per officials, 25 to 30 shops were gutted in the fire. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
The fire caused extensive damage, with goods worth lakhs being burned.
Initial reports suggest that the fire was caused due to a short circuit.
"We received a call regarding fire at Dilli Haat Market INA at 8.55 p.m. and have deployed 13 fire engines at the spot. Further operation is underway," an official of the Delhi Fire Service told.
Fire Officer Sanjay Tomar told, "A total of 14 fire tenders and more than 50 personnel were deployed at the site. We successfully prevented the fire from spreading further, despite strong winds."
"On April 30, at around 8:45 pm, a PCR call regarding a fire at the Delhi Haat was received at Sarojini Nagar Police Station. Upon receiving the call, the Station House Officer along with police staff immediately rushed to the spot and found that a fire had broken out at nearly 24 tender shops located in the Stage Area of Delhi Haat.
The area was promptly evacuated as a precautionary measure. Four fire tenders arrived at the site and have brought the fire largely under control. As per the initial assessment, 24 shops have been gutted in the fire. Fortunately, no loss of life or injuries have been reported so far.