A major fire emergency unfolded in the heart of the national capital on Monday when flames engulfed a building located in close proximity to the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India.
Multiple fire tenders were rushed to the spot immediately after receiving alerts about the blaze. Emergency services responded with urgency given the sensitive location of the incident near one of the country's most important security zones.
Emergency Response and Containment Efforts
Firefighting teams worked diligently to bring the situation under control, deploying advanced equipment and water jets to douse the flames. The quick response from Delhi Fire Service helped prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent structures.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing thick black smoke billowing from the building, creating visible plumes that could be seen from considerable distances across central Delhi.
Safety Measures and Preliminary Assessment
Initial reports from the scene indicated no casualties, though authorities were conducting thorough checks to ensure all occupants had been safely evacuated. Security personnel cordoned off the area to facilitate rescue operations and ensure public safety.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with officials examining all possible factors that could have triggered the emergency. The incident has raised concerns about fire safety compliance in buildings located in high-security zones of the capital.
As the situation develops, authorities continue to monitor the area while fire personnel work to completely extinguish any remaining hotspots and conduct cooling operations.
