Fire Breaks Out at BJP MP's Residence in Delhi's Chanakyapuri
A fire erupted at the official bungalow of BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad in Delhi's Chanakyapuri area on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at bungalow number 21 on Mother Teresa Crescent Road, which serves as the official residence of Prasad, the Patna Sahib MP.
Swift Response by Fire Services
Delhi Fire Services received an emergency call at 8.05 am reporting the fire. Officials immediately dispatched three fire tenders to the location. The firefighters worked efficiently and managed to bring the blaze under control by 8.35 am. They successfully doused the fire within minutes of their arrival.
No injuries were reported from the incident, according to fire department sources. All occupants of the bungalow remained safe during the emergency.
Initial Findings and Investigation
Preliminary investigations suggest the fire originated in a bedroom before spreading to other areas. Crime and forensic teams have arrived at the scene to conduct a thorough examination. They are currently working to determine the exact cause of the fire.
Delhi Fire Services officials stated that their teams are verifying all possible factors that might have led to the blaze. The investigation aims to provide clarity on how the fire started and spread through the residential property.
Previous Fire Incidents in MP Residences
This is not the first time a fire has affected parliamentarians' residences in Delhi. In October last year, a major fire broke out at Brahmaputra Apartments on Baba Kharak Singh Marg. That building houses flats allotted to several Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha MPs.
The previous incident resulted in at least three people sustaining injuries, according to residents. The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs later attributed that fire to firecrackers set off by children in the building premises.
The quick response in today's incident prevented any similar injuries, demonstrating improved emergency preparedness. Fire safety measures in government residences continue to be a matter of concern following these repeated incidents.
