Major fire breaks out at factory in Delhi's Chandan Hola; probe ordered, no casualties reported
A major fire broke out at a factory near a Punjab National Bank branch in Delhi's Chandan Hola area during the early hours of Sunday, prompting a large-scale response from the Delhi Fire Services.
The blaze was reported around 2 a.m., after which multiple fire tenders were rushed to the spot to bring the situation under control. Firefighters managed to contain the flames after several hours of operation. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.
According to fire officials, the factory building stored electronic goods, electrical equipment, furniture and other materials, which fuelled the blaze. Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the fire. Officials said a detailed investigation will be carried out to determine how the incident started and whether any safety violations were involved.
The incident comes amid a series of recent fire accidents reported across the national capital, raising concerns over fire safety standards in commercial and industrial establishments. Police and fire department officials are continuing their investigation, and further action will be taken based on the findings.
