Fire reported near North Block in Delhi, six fire tenders rushed to scene

North Block is one of the two historic administrative buildings in New Delhi which make up the Secretariat Building on Raisina Hill.

Updated on: Oct 26, 2026, 12:35:20 IST

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A fire was reported near the North Block in Delhi on Monday. As per the Delhi Fire Services, the call was received around 11:10am, after which six fire tenders were sent.

Delhi Fire Services received a call at 11:10am regarding the fire, just as thick smoke was seen around the Secretariat building.

Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora took to X as he witnessed the smoke on his way to the Parliament.

"Noticed thick smoke rising from behind North Block while on my way to Parliament. It appears there may be a fire. Hope everyone is safe and emergency services are responding swiftly," he said in a post on X.

North Block is one of the two historic administrative buildings in New Delhi which make up the Secretariat Building on Raisina Hill.

As per officials, a small fire took place during minor repair work in the building. Fire services added that the fire has been extinguished.

No casualty has been reported so far.

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