A massive fire erupted at a waste material warehouse in Delhi’s Karala area last night, according to an official report on Sunday. The aftermath of the blaze left extensive piles of partially burned waste scattered across the floor. The Assistant Divisional Officer (ADO) of Delhi Fire Service provided further details about the incident, “The fire incident took place in the Karala area that falls in the Rohini sub-division. We received information about the fire around 8:45 pm on Saturday.”
“After receiving the information, 12 fire tenders arrived at the spot. The fire erupted and spread out in the warehouse, burning piles of waste material, including car seat cut material and shoe stuff,” said the official.
The official also stated that the fire had extended into the surrounding open area, covering approximately 1 acre outside the warehouse. “There is no possibility of casualties in the incident and none such has been reported as yet. Fire officials are on the spot. We will have controlled the blaze by 5-6 am,” said the ADO.
On Thursday, a fire erupted at a plastic factory in Delhi’s Mayapuri area, according to officials. The Delhi Fire Services Department reported that the fire, which began around 9:30 am, destroyed the plastic materials stored inside the factory. Four fire brigade vehicles were dispatched to the scene, and they began working to extinguish the blaze. The fire services managed to control the fire within approximately an hour. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported.