New Delhi: A series of fire incidents were reported across the capital amid an ongoing heatwave, keeping emergency services on high alert. Delhi Fire Service (DFS) received more than 180 calls on Monday, slightly lower than Sunday's tally of 190. No major injuries or casualties were reported.
Plastic Warehouse Fire in Aman Vihar
Late Sunday night, a fire broke out at a plastic warehouse in northwest Delhi's Aman Vihar, injuring a firefighter during the operation. DFS received a call at 11:15 pm, following which seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot. A CATS ambulance official at the site confirmed that a firefighter was injured and rushed to the hospital. While a short circuit is suspected to have triggered the blaze, the exact cause is yet to be ascertained.
Model Town Garbage Fire
On Monday morning, another major fire was reported at an open ground in Model Town, also in northwest Delhi. DFS received the call around 11:15 am and deployed eight fire tenders. Officials said the fire, which reportedly originated in garbage dumped at the open area, spread rapidly due to dry conditions and high temperatures.
Shram Shakti Bhawan Fire
Later in the day, a fire was reported at Shram Shakti Bhawan in central Delhi. According to DFS officials, a call was received at 4:20 pm, following which six fire tenders were pressed into service. The blaze was brought under control within an hour, and no injuries were reported. Preliminary findings indicate that the fire at the government building originated in an outdoor air-conditioning unit, said officials.
The Delhi Fire Service continues to monitor the situation as the heatwave persists, urging residents to take precautions against fire hazards.
