Massive Fire Breaks Out At Garment Factory In Delhi’s Najafgarh, 25 Fire Tenders Rushed

A massive fire broke out at a garment factory in southwest Delhi’s Najafgarh area on Sunday evening, triggering a large-scale firefighting operation. As many as 25 fire tenders were rushed to the spot as flames spread across multiple floors of the building. The incident was reported at around 4:22 pm from Nangli Sakrawati, near Najafgarh Road, according to fire officials. Preliminary information suggests that the fire originated on the ground floor before spreading upwards to the fourth floor of the building. Firefighters rushed to the spot and launched an operation to bring the blaze under control. Cooling operations were also initiated to prevent the fire from reigniting. No injuries had been reported so far, according to officials. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Delhi Fire Services On High Alert For Diwali The incident comes as Delhi remains on heightened fire alert for Diwali, with the Delhi Fire Services deploying additional personnel and resources across the national capital to respond to emergency calls. The department has identified 150 locations for heightened vigilance during the festive period. Delhi has 71 fire stations, 50 quick response vehicles and 20 motorcycles, while 15 fire tenders have been stationed at vulnerable locations for quicker response. Fire officials have also restricted holidays and increased control room strength to deal with the expected rise in fire-related emergencies during Diwali celebrations. Last year, the Delhi Fire Services received 269 fire-related calls on Diwali, according to officials. The department had reported a 16 per cent decline in such calls compared with the previous year. Authorities have also stepped up checks against the illegal sale of firecrackers and appealed to residents to follow safety guidelines while celebrating the festival. Read more