Fire Breaks Out at Parikrama Restaurant Kitchen Chimney
A fire erupted in the kitchen chimney of Parikrama Restaurant on KG Marg at Connaught Place in New Delhi on Tuesday afternoon, June 30, 2026. The Delhi Fire Service received a call regarding the blaze at approximately 3:40 pm and dispatched a team of firefighters to the scene.
According to fire officials, six fire tenders and other emergency vehicles were rushed to the spot. The initial response included one Water Tender (WT), three Water Bowsers (WB), one Big Foam Tender (BFT), one Multipurpose vehicle (MP), and one Breathing Apparatus Support (BS) unit.
Fire Contained, No Casualties Reported
Officials later confirmed that the fire was confined to the restaurant’s kitchen chimney and was brought under control. The Delhi Fire Service stated that no casualties or injuries were reported in the incident. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
Parikrama The Revolving Restaurant is a well-known revolving rooftop dining establishment located on KG Marg (Kasturba Gandhi Marg) near Connaught Place in central New Delhi. Situated on the upper floors of the Antriksh Bhavan building, it is famous for offering panoramic views of the city while the dining area slowly rotates.
Popular Landmark for Fine Dining
The restaurant is a popular landmark for fine dining and serves a mix of North Indian, Mughlai, Chinese, and Continental cuisine. Its central location on KG Marg places it close to Barakhamba Road and other commercial hubs in Connaught Place.
Fire officials noted that the swift response prevented the fire from spreading beyond the kitchen chimney. An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
