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Fire breaks out near North Block in New Delhi; six units respond
Firefighters rushed to the scene near North Block, one of New Delhi's iconic administrative structures located on Raisina Hill, after a fire was reported in the area. Six fire tenders were dispatched to contain the blaze.
LSN India ·
A fire erupted near North Block in New Delhi on Tuesday, prompting emergency services to mobilize multiple units to the site. The North Block, situated on Raisina Hill, forms part of the Secretariat Building complex and stands as one of the two principal administrative buildings in the capital.
Responding swiftly to the alert, firefighters dispatched six fire tenders to the location to tackle the blaze and prevent its spread. The exact cause of the fire and the extent of damage were being ascertained by authorities at the time of reporting.
The Secretariat Building complex, which comprises North Block and South Block, houses key government offices and remains a focal point of India's administrative infrastructure. The incident underscores the importance of maintaining fire safety protocols in heritage structures and sensitive government installations across the capital.
Further details regarding the fire's origin, any injuries, or property damage are awaited from official sources.