Parliament Annexe building fire brought under control: Report

Seven fire tenders were engaged in the fire fighting operation, according to news agency ANI.

A fire, which broke out at the Parliament Annexe Building in New Delhi on Monday morning, has been brought under control, according to reports.

Fire tenders are seen outside the North Block in New Delhi in this file photo. A fire broke out on the sixth floor of the Parliament Annexe Building in New Delhi on Monday morning has been brought under control, according to news agency ANI. (Arvind-Yadav/HT Photo)

Seven fire tenders were rushed to the building in central Delhi after the fire was reported, news agency ANI said. Delhi Fire Service official said the fire broke out on the sixth floor of the building, according to the agency.

A call was received at 7.30am, according to PTI, and it is suspected the fire started following a short-circuit. No casualties have been reported.