Smoke reported at North Block in Delhi, six fire engines rush to spot
PTC News Desk: A fire was reported at New Delhi's North Block, which houses the Union Ministries of Home Affairs and Finance, after thick smoke was spotted rising from the iconic British-era administrative building.
Six fire engines were rushed to the spot. The fire was reported at around 11 am.
"A fire broke out in an AC boiler installed on the rooftop of North Block. Welding work was underway when a sudden short circuit reportedly triggered the fire in one of the AC boilers. The fire has since been brought under control," the fire department said in a statement.
MP Milind Deora said he noticed smoke rising from behind North Block while on way to 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," Deora posted on X.
The situation was brought under control after six fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the blaze.
Fortunately no casualties were reported in the immediate aftermath of the incident.
- PTC NEWS
