A major fire broke out late Monday night at Takia Kale Khan in Delhi, prompting a large-scale rescue operation by the Delhi Police, fire services, and other emergency agencies. Officials confirmed that 12 people, including entire families living in the area, were safely evacuated before the flames could spread further.
Incident Details and Response
According to police, a PCR call regarding the fire was received at around 11:32 pm on June 22. Senior police officers and personnel rushed to the spot and found that old furniture, timber, and other combustible material stored at the site had caught fire. As flames engulfed the area, police teams began evacuating residents from nearby dwellings. Officials said some locals were initially reluctant to leave their homes, but police personnel persuaded them to move to safety. A total of 12 people were rescued from the danger zone.
Emergency Services Deployed
Twenty fire tenders and nine CATS ambulances were deployed to the spot. After nearly three hours of firefighting operations, the blaze was brought under control. No casualties were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
