New Delhi, May 21
A fire broke out early Wednesday morning in a market area of Kotla Mubarakpur in South Delhi, damaging at least six shops.
The incident was reported at approximately 4:08 am, prompting a swift response from the Delhi Fire Service.
According to fire officials, the blaze erupted in the Patthar Market area, which falls under the South District’s (SJ) jurisdiction.
The fire reportedly began in a row of tin-shed kiosks that housed shops selling clothes, tarpaulin sheets (tirpal), stationery, and cosmetics.
After the fire was reported, nine fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Firefighters worked tirelessly for over two hours to bring the flames under control. The operation was successful, and the fire was completely doused by 6:15 am
Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported in the incident. However, the fire caused significant damage to the six shops involved, with most of the inventory and structures reportedly reduced to ashes.
Initial observations suggest that the tightly packed market and the nature of materials stored in the kiosks may have contributed to the rapid spread of the flames.