New Delhi: A major fire broke out suddenly on Thursday morning at an office on Mangal Bazar Road in Laxmi Nagar, East Delhi. The blaze spread so rapidly that the entire office, located on the first floor and measuring about 60 square yards, was engulfed. An electricity meter, AC, furniture and important documents were reduced to ashes. According to initial estimates, the loss runs into lakhs of rupees. The relief was that no one was present in the office at the time of the incident, and there was no report of any casualty.
According to Delhi Fire Service officials, information about the fire near Maharaja Banquet Hall on Mangal Bazar Road was received at around 5:50 am on Thursday. As soon as the information was received, three fire tenders and other emergency vehicles were sent to the spot. Firefighters immediately began the firefighting operation and brought the blaze under control by around 6:15 am.
Panic spread in the surrounding area after flames were seen. Local residents informed the fire department. According to preliminary information, the fire spread rapidly inside the office and engulfed the goods kept there.
The exact cause of the fire has not yet been ascertained. Police and fire department teams are investigating the matter. Officials said the cause of the fire and a detailed assessment of the damage will be known only after the investigation.
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