New Delhi: Panic spread in the area after a major fire broke out in a shop at Gaffar Market in Delhi’s Karol Bagh early Friday. The fire started in a shop at Puri Plaza in Block 13 of Chain Wali Gali and soon spread to other parts of the four-storey commercial building. As soon as the information was received, 22 fire tenders reached the spot. The blaze was brought under control after several hours of effort.
According to police, information about the fire was received at Karol Bagh police station at around 1:28 am. When the police team reached the spot, flames were rising from shop number 13/21 in Puri Plaza. The building houses businesses dealing in mobile phones and mobile accessories. Along with fire tenders, additional water tankers and lighting equipment were also sent to douse the fire. Three CAT ambulances and two police vehicles were also deployed to deal with any emergency.
A preliminary investigation has raised suspicion that the fire started from the ground-floor shop where mobile batteries were kept. Overheating or overcharging of the batteries is being considered a possible cause. However, the actual cause of the fire is not yet clear.
According to police, there is no report of any casualty or injury in the incident, but property has suffered considerable damage. Reports from the fire department and the electrical inspector will be obtained to determine the cause of the fire. A forensic team will also inspect the building. In addition, the municipal corporation will be asked to assess the structural safety of the building.
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