Blaze Hits Karol Bagh: Massive Fire Rips Through Delhi's Gaffar Market
A major blaze hit Gaffar Market in Karol Bagh, Delhi. 22 fire tenders were deployed to control the fire. Read more about the cause and damage.
A massive fire erupted at a shop in the bustling Gaffar Market of Karol Bagh, sparking panic and requiring a large-scale emergency response. The incident took place at Puri Plaza, located in 13 Block, Chain Wali Gali, where flames quickly engulfed the premises.
Emergency Response and Containment
Fire service officials reported that the scale of the blaze necessitated the deployment of 22 fire tenders. Firefighters rushed to the scene to battle the raging flames and prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent shops in the densely packed market area.
After an intensive operation, officials confirmed that the fire is now under control. Fortunately, no loss of life or injuries have been reported from the site. However, the fire has caused significant property damage.
What Caused the Fire?
Preliminary investigations suggest a technical failure may be behind the disaster. According to officials, the prima facie cause appears to be the overheating or overcharging of batteries.
To determine the exact trigger, authorities are taking the following steps:
- A formal report will be obtained from the Fire Department and the Electrical Inspector.
- A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team will examine the building to check for the presence of any other combustible materials that may have fueled the fire.
Another Fire Reported in Laxmi Nagar
In a separate and unrelated incident, Delhi faced another fire emergency early Thursday morning in the Mangal Bazar area of Laxmi Nagar. Fire officer Deepak Hooda stated that the department received a distress call around 5:50 am.
"We received a call at around 5:50 am and immediately reached the spot with 4–5 fire tenders. Firefighting operations were carried out, and no injuries were reported,"said Hooda.
While both incidents caused alarm across the capital, emergency services managed to contain both blazes without any reported casualties.