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Fire breaks out at Gaffar Market in Delhi's Karol Bagh; 22 units deployed
Investigators are examining whether battery overheating or overcharging sparked the blaze as firefighters deployed 22 vehicles and reported no injuries.
- On Friday at 1:30 am, a massive fire broke out at Puri Plaza in 13 Block, Gaffar Market, Karol Bagh, prompting deployment of 22 fire tenders to contain the blaze.
- This incident marks the third major fire in the National Capital in less than 24 hours, following separate blazes Thursday at a Narela Industrial factory and an institute on Mangal Bazar Road in Laxmi Nagar.
- Officials report no casualties or injuries so far as firefighting operations continue at the site, though property damage has occurred and the extent remains under assessment.
- The Fire Department, Electrical Inspector, and FSL team are examining the building to determine the cause, with battery overheating appearing prima facie as a possible explanation.
- Delhi's Home Minister Ashish Sood announced Tuesday the government will amend DFS Rules to engage third-party auditors, stating "we are moving toward a proactive safety culture.
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Fire at Delhi's Gaffar Market, 22 fire tenders deployed
New Delhi: A fire broke out at a shop in Delhi’s Gaffar Market in Karol Bagh on Friday, November 6, prompting the deployment of 22 fire service vehicles, officials said. The blaze was reported at Puri Plaza in 13 Block at 1.30 am, following which multiple fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Delhi: A … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing…
·Hyderabad, India
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Massive fire breaks out at Gaffar Market in Delhi's Karol Bagh; 22 fire tenders rushed
According to the fire department, the fire broke out at a shop located in the Puri Plaza of Block 13 at the Gaffar Market in Delhi's Karol Bagh area. It said 22 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the blaze.
·Noida, India
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