Multiple Fire Incidents Reported in Delhi, Investigation Underway

Fire Breaks Out at E-Rickshaw Charging Station

On Friday, June 6, a significant fire erupted at an e-rickshaw charging station in the Ghonda area of North East Delhi. An official from the Delhi Fire Service reported that at least four fire engines were dispatched to the scene. The fire was reported around 2:49 PM at the charging facility. Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries or casualties so far. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire, and further updates are awaited.

Other Fire Incidents in Delhi

Additionally, several fire incidents occurred across various parts of Delhi on Thursday, prompting responses from fire services, police, and emergency medical teams.

The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) responded to a fire involving two buses and a car on Pancha Road in Janakpuri at 5:28 AM, deploying two fire engines to the site. DFS officials confirmed that there were no reported injuries.

In another incident, a house fire was reported around 9:40 AM in New Friends Colony East. According to police, Anisha Mittal reported that the fire started while cleaning a sofa.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) Hemant Tiwari stated that it appears the fire ignited due to thinner being used during cleaning. Two workers, Satish Kumar and Satendra, suffered burns and were transported to Holy Family Hospital before being referred to Safdarjung Hospital for further treatment.

Explosion Reported but No Blast Found

At approximately 11:13 AM, the DFS received a report of an LPG cylinder explosion in New Seelampur. However, upon inspection, officials found no evidence of an explosion. They determined that a small cylinder leaked gas after a match was lit inside a hut, resulting in a fire that injured four individuals: 70-year-old Raj Kumar, 50-year-old Reshma, 14-year-old Firdaus, and three-year-old Durga. All were taken to Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital, and Firdaus was discharged after treatment.

In a separate incident around 1:11 PM, another house fire was reported in Block A-2 of Janakpuri. Eight fire engines were dispatched, but there were no reports of injuries.

Later, at 5:51 PM, a fire broke out in a shop on Splendid Road in Chandni Chowk, prompting a response from eight fire engines, with no injuries reported so far.

Ongoing Investigations and Safety Warnings

Authorities have stated that investigations into all incidents are ongoing. They have urged citizens to exercise caution when handling flammable materials and cooking gas, especially in confined spaces.