Fire breaks out at commercial building in Delhi's Connaught Place

Published on: Dec 21, 2023, 13:41:04 IST

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A massive fire broke out in a high-rise commercial building at Connaught Place in New Delhi on Thursday. The fire department received the call around 12.57pm regarding the blaze at the eleventh floor of the Gopaldas Bhawan.

Fire at Gopaldas Bhawan in Connaught Place, New Delhi. (sourced)

Upon receiving the information, fifteen fire tenders were rushed to the scene and started the operation to bring the situation under control.

Videos from the scene show a thick plume of smoke billowing from the affected floors.

There were no immediate reports of any injuries or casualties in the blaze.

The building, located on Barakhamba Road in Connaught Place, is a significant landmark in the heart of Delhi.

More details are awaited.

(This is a developing story…please check back for updates)

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