Delhi: Massive fire breaks out in ground area of under-construction complex of new Central Secretariat
Apr 21, 2024
New Delhi [India], April 21 : A massive fire broke out in the ground area of an under-construction complex of the new Central Secretariat in Delhi, officials said on Sunday.
The facility is being built under the Union government's ambitious Central Vista project.
Visuals show fire officials dousing the massive blaze that broke out on Sunday evening.
According to Delhi Fire Service, "We received information about the fire incident at 6.01 pm. Shortly after receiving the information about the blaze, 8 fire services rushed to the spot."
"The fire broke out in the ground of the under-construction building of the Central Secretariat, where an iron container and wood and some chemical items were kept. At present, the fire has been brought under control," said DFS officials.
The reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained.
Further details on the matter are awaited.
