Over 50 shops gutted in fire at wholesale market in Delhi's Chandni Chowk

The call was received at 9:19 pm. More than 30 fire tenders, including one unmanned firefighter, have been pressed into service, the Fire Department informed earlier.

Published on: Nov 25, 2022, 09:48:02 IST

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A massive fire that broke out Thursday night in Delhi's Chandni Chowk area continued to rage on Friday morning as attempts are underway to bring the flames under control. More than 50 shops were gutted in the fire in the wholesale market of Bhagirat Palace area in North Delhi's Chandni Chowk, reported PTI.

Flames and smoke billow out as fire broke out in the shops of Bhagirath Palace market of Chandni Chowk, in old Delhi on Thursday. (ANI)

A total of 34 fire tenders were pressed into service in the first round and were relieved after six hours. Currently 22 fire tenders are at the spot to douse the fire. No casualty reported so far.

Informing that a major part of the building has been damaged, Delhi Fire Service Director Atul Garg said that the "situation is not very good".

"The situation is not very good as of now. 40 fire tenders are present at the spot. The fire will be brought under control by morning. No casualties have been reported so far. A major part of the building has been damaged," said Garg.

The call was received at 9:19 pm. More than 30 fire tenders, including one unmanned firefighter, have been pressed into service, the Fire Department informed earlier.

The fire that broke out at one shop soon spread to adjacent ones, all dealing in supplying electrical appliances, officials said.

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