The DFS received a call at 9.23 pm about flames erupting inside a building that houses multiple storage units, the official said. "Three water tenders and one water bowser were initially rushed to the spot. At 9.42 pm, two additional water bowsers were sent following a request," he said
The fire was brought under control and doused at 1.45 am. Representational Pic
A fire broke out at a multi-storey building near the police station in Sadar Bazar late Wednesday night, an official of the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said.
The DFS received a call at 9.23 pm about flames erupting inside a building that houses multiple storage units, the official said, reported news agency PTI.
"Three water tenders and one water bowser were initially rushed to the spot. At 9.42 pm, two additional water bowsers were sent following a request," he said.
The blaze had spread to a polythene godown on the second floor and a plastic bottles storage area on the third floor of the building, which is about 100 square yards and comprises ground plus three floors, he added, reported PTI.
The fire was brought under control and doused at 1.45 am. Cooling operations were underway, he added.
Gujarat: Massive fire erupts in Surat’s Raj Textile market; 22 fire tenders deployed
A massive fire broke out at Raj Textile Market in Surat on Wednesday. At least 22 fire tenders reached the spot to control the blaze after receiving information, news agency ANI reported.
Basant Parik, chief fire officer, Surat, while briefing about the incident, said that the fire control room received the information at 7.14 am. Following the call, fire tenders from three nearest locations were sent to the spot to control the situation.
"We got a call in the Fire Control room at 7:14 am, after which we sent the fire tenders from the three nearest fire stations...Dumbhal Fire Station, Dindoli Fire Station, and Man Darwaja Fire Station... When the fire officials reached the location of the incident, they noticed that the entire market building was covered under dense smoke...", he further said.
Around 20 to 22 fire tenders reached the spot as the fire was massive, Parik informed. "The third, fifth, and top floors were engulfed in flames. The firefighters had to use breathing apparatus to enter the building because of the intensity of the smoke,” he stated.
The chief fire officer further added that the flames had spread to the third, fifth, and top floors of the building. "The brigade was declared as the fire was severe; around 20-22 fire tenders have reached the spot... The firefighters used breathing apparatus as the smoke was too much and controlled the fire," he said.
"Blazes on the third and fifth floors are completely neutralised... Now the situation is under control," Parik added.
The chief fire officer further highlighted that there are over 100 firefighters working to control the fire in the building. The cooling procedure is completed on the third and fifth floors, ANI reported. However, it is still underway on the top floor, as the storage room there is still burning.
Briefing more about the incident, he said, "There is still fire in the storage room on the top floor; it is difficult to go in there as there is a lot of material there..." The cooling process is completed on the third and fifth floors and is underway on the top floor... It may take some time, but there is nothing to worry about... There are around 100 to 125 firefighters working against the fire right now."
(With Agency inputs)
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