New Delhi: Four garments shops and 20 temporary stalls were gutted in a massive fire that broke out in the Babu Market in Delhi's Sarojini Nagar area late Monday night. Five fire tenders rushed to the Babu Market of Sarojini Nagar to douse the inferno soon after receiving the information, reported news agency ANI. The fire was brought under control soon after and no casualties have been reported. The cause of the fire is still not known.
Officials said, "Four garment shops gutted in Babu market fire in Sarojini Nagar last night. Fire doused."
Massive Fire Breaks Out In Plastic Godown At Delhi's Tikri Kalan, 26 Fire Tenders On Spot
In another recent event, a massive fire broke out in a plastic godown at PVC Market in Delhi's Tikri Kalan area on April 8. After receiving information, 26 fire tenders reached the spot to douse the flames.
Visuals from the spot showed massive flames billowing out from a huge area. According to Deputy Chief Fire Officer, SK Dua, the fire was a medium-category fire.
The fire was moving quickly because of the wind, he said. However, the fire was brought under control.
“As soon as the information was received, 26 fire tenders reached the spot. The fire was spreading quickly due to the wind. This fire has been declared of medium category. There is no information about loss of life or property so far. Situation under control”, Dua told ANI.
However, there is no mention of how the fire started in the area.