New Delhi, April 25: A fire erupted in the Shakur Basti area of Punjabi Bagh and the Laxmi Nagar J Extension in East Delhi on Saturday, causing panic among residents. Firefighters quickly responded to the scene and managed to bring the blaze under control.
According to reports, the fire department received the alert around 11:15 AM regarding the incident in Shakur Basti. In response, 16 fire engines were dispatched to the location. After approximately one and a half hours of intense effort, the fire was extinguished. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties, but hundreds of shanties were completely destroyed.
Eyewitnesses noted that the flames spread rapidly, leaving residents with little time to react. In no time, the fire grew out of control, engulfing the entire settlement and reducing many families’ belongings to ashes.
The area was thrown into chaos following the incident. Firefighters launched an operation to extinguish the flames, and with diligent work, they managed to regain control of the situation. Local police also arrived to assist with rescue and relief efforts.
One local resident shared with a news agency, “I was out for work. When I returned, everything was burnt to ashes. Now we have nothing left.” The affected families now face severe challenges regarding shelter and food.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police for Punjabi Bagh stated that police and fire department teams arrived promptly upon receiving the report. The fire has been completely controlled, and an investigation into the cause is underway.
In a separate incident, a transformer fire in the Laxmi Nagar J Extension area spread to four nearby buildings. Eight fire engines were deployed to tackle this blaze. Fire officials reported that around 14 flats were affected, but, similar to the previous incident, there were no casualties.
Assistant Divisional Officer Rajesh Kumar Shukla spoke to the media, stating, “Initially, we received calls reporting the transformer fire. In fact, we received multiple calls from different locations, and some even from personal mobile phones. The first call came in around 12:45 PM. Four fire tenders were dispatched at first. However, upon arrival, it was evident that the fire had spread from the transformer to the flats, prompting an upgrade in our response. The fire has been contained, and the cause is under investigation.”
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