A major fire broke out at the popular at Dilli Haat handicraft market in Delhi. The massive blaze caused severe damage in several shops and food courts located there. The fire started at around 8.55 pm and has been brought under control by the officials.
An official in the Delhi Fire Services said, "We received a call regarding fire at Dilli Haat Market INA at 8.55 pm and have deployed 13 fire engines at the spot. Further operation is underway." Several stalls were gutted in the fire. Smoke was seen billowing from the stalls and flames leapt towards the sky as the blaze swept the popular art and craft mart.
A senior police officer said that a police team immediately rushed to the spot and started further investigation.
Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra said that the fire has been brought under control and that there was no immediate report of any casualties in the incident.
#WATCH | Delhi: Fire breaks out in Dilli Haat. Fire tenders present at the spot. Firefighting operations underway. Details awaited. pic.twitter.com/I3iHX10fLIANI (@ANI) April 30, 2025
Dilli Haat is a popular art and craft mart and also has a food plaza.
Kapil Mishra in a post on X said, "The fire at Delhi Haat has been brought under control. There are no reports of any casualties in the fire. "Fire department and administration are present at the spot. I am going to Delhi Haat," he said.
The blaze, which erupted around 8.55 pm, has since been brought under control, officials said.
“The news of the fire incident at Dilli Haat is unfortunate. The team of firefighters have brought the fire under control. No casualties have been reported so far. We are closely monitoring the situation & ensuring all necessary assistance to those affected.” wrote Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on X.
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