A massive fire broke out at around 28 shops in Delhi's entertainment hub, 'Dilli Haat', on Wednesday evening (April 30). According to the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), the fire broke out at around 8:55 pm, and 12 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot to douse the flames. One of the shop owners said, "There is a huge loss due to fire here. I called the fire tenders. Around 27 to 28 shops were gutted in the fire here. We are assuming the reason for the fire is a short circuit."
The fire has been brought under control. Several stalls were gutted in the fire. Smoke was seen bellowing from the stalls, and flames leapt towards the sky as the blaze swept the popular art and craft mart. A senior police officer said that a police team immediately rushed to the spot and started further investigation.
Kapil Mishra on Dilli Haat fire
Meanwhile, Minister of Art, Culture and Language of Delhi Kapil Mishra in a post on X said, "The fire at Delhi Haat has been brought under control. There are no reports of any casualties in the fire. The fire department and administration are present at the spot. I am going to Delhi Haat," he said.
Fire in Gandhi Nagar market
Meanwhile, fire broke out at a shop in Delhi's Gandhi Nagar Market on Wednesday afternoon, an official of the Delhi Fire Service said. "We received a call regarding fire incident in a shop at 2.05 pm and rushed two fire tenders. We have also informed the police about the matter," the official said.
More fire tenders will be deployed if needed, he said, adding that there was no information regarding any injuries to anyone so far.
(With inputs from Ila Kazmi)
