A fire was reported near North Block in New Delhi on Monday, October 26, prompting the deployment of six fire tenders to the scene. The incident was reported by Hindustan Times at 11:38 am IST.
According to the initial report, fire services rushed to the location after receiving information about the incident. However, details about the exact location of the fire, its cause and the extent of the damage were not immediately available.
North Block is a major government building in the national capital and houses important central government offices, including the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Finance. Any fire incident in the surrounding area can therefore draw considerable attention because of the importance of the administrative zone.
As of the initial report, there was no confirmed information about injuries or casualties. It was also unclear whether the fire had affected any nearby buildings or government offices.
Firefighters were deployed to respond to the situation, while further details were awaited from the authorities. The cause of the fire and the circumstances that led to the incident are yet to be established.
The situation is expected to become clearer once officials provide additional information about the firefighting operation and the extent of the incident.
Further updates are awaited regarding the cause of the fire, possible damage and whether the blaze has been brought under control.
Reader Comments 0