NEW DELHI: Fire tenders sent to tackle a massive blaze at a furniture market in Delhi’s Shastri Park were allegedly pelted with stones late Friday night after angry locals complained that too few, reportedly two, firefighting vehicles had initially reached the spot, according to news agency ANI.
The fire, which broke out in a market packed with wooden furniture and plywood shops, was later brought under control after authorities deployed around 25 to 30 fire tenders to the area. No casualties were reported.
According to officials, the Delhi Fire Service received a call about the blaze at 11.57pm Initial firefighting teams were rushed to the market, but residents allegedly grew agitated after seeing only a limited response in the early stages as the flames spread rapidly through the highly flammable material stored in the area.A massive fire engulfed a furniture market in Delhi’s Shastri Park, prompting an angry response from locals who allegedly pelted stones at initial fire tenders due to a perceived slow response. While the blaze, fueled by flammable materials, has been extinguished, authorities are investigating its cause. No casualties were reported. Read more
