Fire breaks out at Delhi's North Block; six tenders rushed, no casualties

NEW DELHI: A minor fire broke out on the terrace of the Union secretariat's North Block here on Monday and was promptly extinguished by the authorities, with no casualties reported, a Delhi Fire Service (DFS) official said.

Thick smoke was seen billowing from the building, prompting authorities to rush six fire tenders to the spot.

According to the DFS, some internal dismantling work was underway at the building, which might have led to the fire.

The Delhi Fire Services received a call at 11.10 am reporting smoke emanating from the building, following which six fire tenders were dispatched.