Massive Fire Breaks Out In Delhi's Chandni Chowk, 40 Tendors Deployed

"The fire is massive, and the operation may take more time to fully extinguish the flames. So far, we have not received any reports of injuries," said DFS chief Atul Garg.

Chandni Chowk Fire: A massive fire broke out in a shop in Chandni Chowk area of north Delhi on Thursday, officials of the Delhi Fire Services said. No one was reported hurt as yet. "A call related to the fire was received at 5 pm from Chandni Chowk area. The fire was in Marwadi Katra, Nai Sadak in Chandani Chowk," DFS chief Atul Garg said.

He said initially 14 fire tenders were rushed to the spot, but later 16 more tenders pressed into service. "Our teams were working at the site and trying to douse the flames. The fire is massive and the operation may take more time to douse the flames completely. So far, we have not received of any injury to anyone," Garg said.

#WATCH | Delhi: Firefighting operations underway at Marwadi Katra of Chandni Chowk where a fire broke out earlier this morning. 30 fire deployed at the spot. pic.twitter.com/DfabutpQyG — ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2024

A BJP spokesperson said that the fire started from Marwadi Katra market which was spread to Anil Market. They said a building at back side of the market has collapsed due to fire and water pressure. Further details are awaited