Fire Erupts in Delhi Furniture Hub, Thick Smoke and Chaos Grip Shastri Market
A massive fire broke out at a furniture shop in Delhi’s Shastri Market, quickly spreading to nearby stores and reducing several shops to ashes. Firefighters rushed to the scene and managed to control the blaze after hours of rescue operations.
A massive fire broke out at a furniture shop in Delhi’s Shastri Market, triggering panic among traders and residents as flames rapidly spread to nearby stores. Several furniture shops were reportedly gutted in the incident, causing extensive damage to goods and property.
According to officials, the fire erupted late at night and quickly intensified due to the presence of highly flammable materials stored inside the furniture units. Thick smoke engulfed the market area, forcing shopkeepers and locals to evacuate the surroundings immediately.
Multiple fire tenders were rushed to the spot after authorities received emergency calls. Firefighters battled the flames for several hours before finally bringing the situation under control. Police teams and local administration officials also reached the site to assist with crowd management and safety operations.
Preliminary reports suggest that a short circuit could have triggered the blaze, although the exact cause of the fire is still under investigation. Authorities have confirmed that no casualties have been reported so far, but traders are feared to have suffered losses worth lakhs of rupees.
The incident caused chaos in the busy market area, with traffic movement affected for several hours as emergency teams carried out rescue and cooling operations. Videos and images from the scene showing huge flames and smoke clouds quickly surfaced on social media.
Officials have launched a detailed investigation into the incident while traders have demanded stronger fire safety measures in crowded commercial markets across the capital.
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