A massive fire broke out on the second floor of the School of Planning and Architecture (Ministry of Engineering building) located near the ITO complex in Delhi. At least eight fire tenders rushed to the spot and doused the blaze after an ardent firefighting operations. An AC was found lying below; smoke initially started from there. At first, it appears that the fire spread due to an AC blast.
All employees have currently been evacuated from the building.
This building is located infront of the PWD office. The Delhi Fire Service was alerted at 9:37 AM after receiving reports of smoke coming out of the building.
Fire breaks out at Cuffe Parade residential building in Mumbai
A fire broke out on Sunday afternoon at a residential building in Cuffe Parade in Mumbai. Officials confirmed that no one was injured in the incident.
The blaze started at around 12:36 pm at Kanwal Mansion, a two-storey building in the area. It was largely restricted to the first floor, according to civic authorities.
Fire services responded quickly and managed to bring the situation under control within about 15 to 20 minutes. Four fire engines and other emergency vehicles were deployed, and the fire was fully extinguished by around 12:55 pm.
Officials said the fire damaged electrical wiring and installations, along with wooden partitions, furniture, cushions, and other household items. The affected area is estimated to be around 3,000 square feet.
The exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
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