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Delhi Haat Fire News: This was the second fire incident in the day. Earlier today, a fire broke out in a building in Gandhi Nagar Market
Visuals from the spot. (Photo: X)
Delhi Haat Fire News: A massive fire broke out at Dilli Haat, a popular market in south Delhi, on Wednesday night. As many as 13 fire tenders were rushed to the spot.
As per officials, 24 shops were gutted in the fire. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
“We received a call regarding fire at Dilli Haat Market INA at 8.55 pm and have deployed 13 fire engines at the spot. Further operation is underway,” an official of the Delhi Fire Service said.
Dilli Haat is a popular art and craft mart and also has a food plaza.
This was the second fire incident in the day. Earlier today, a fire broke out in a building in Gandhi Nagar Market.
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta said she is closely monitoring the situation and ensuring all necessary assistance to those affected.
“The news of the fire incident at Dilli Haat is unfortunate. The team of firefighters have brought the fire under control. No casualties have been reported so far. We are closely monitoring the situation & ensuring all necessary assistance to those affected,” she wrote on X.
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra said that the cause of fire will be investigated and compensation will be paid for those who lost their shops.
“As soon as I came to know about the incident of fire, I reached here. About 26 shops have been completely gutted by the fire. Artisans and those who run these shops have suffered losses. I have told my officers to assess the loss. But I would like to say that we won’t let any artisan suffer any loss. Government stands with them,” he said.