Delhi: Fire Erupts In Gandhi Nagar Plywood Warehouse, No Injuries Reported

A significant fire erupted at a warehouse stocked with plywood boards in the Gandhi Nagar vicinity on Wednesday morning. Fortunately, no individuals were harmed during the incident, according to statements from the fire department.

As per a fire official, they received an emergency call at 4:07 am reporting a fire outbreak at a warehouse. Subsequently, 21 fire engines were promptly dispatched to the scene for assistance. The fire was successfully brought under control after a span of four hours, around 8:30 am.

Gandhi Nagar, situated in east Delhi, stands as one of the city's largest garment markets. Over the years, the area has witnessed multiple fire incidents, especially during the summer season.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a fire broke out at a factory in west Delhi's Mayapuri around 2 am on Wednesday, resulting in injuries to nine individuals, including two police officers. Most of those injured were factory workers and are currently receiving medical care at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital.

Atul Garg, Director of Delhi Fire Services, conveyed that the fire originated in the packing area of sofa springs at the factory. Five fire tenders were dispatched to the site, and the fire was brought under control within two hours.

The fire originated on the ground floor of a three-story building covering a 92 square meter plot. The fire also caused a drum of glue to burst, as noted by Garg. Two of the victims sustained burn injuries, while the others encountered non-fire related injuries during the rescue operation. The root cause of the fire is yet to be determined.