Karol Bagh: Fire Breaks Out at Gaffar Market Shop, Mobile Batteries Suspected to Be the Cause

New Delhi: There was chaos due to fire in Ghaffar Market located in Karol Bagh, Delhi on Friday morning. The fire that started from a shop located on a chain street soon engulfed the nearby shops too. As soon as information about the incident was received, fire department teams reached the spot and started the operation to extinguish the fire. According to the latest information, the fire has been brought under control.

How did the fire break out in Ghaffar Market?

The fire department was informed about the fire at around 1:30 am. According to initial information, the fire started from a shop and gradually spread to nearby shops. Considering the seriousness of the fire, the fire department sent 22 vehicles to the spot. Additional water tankers and lighting equipment were also rushed to the spot for relief and rescue operations.

Fear of fire starting from mobile battery shop?

Initial investigation by Delhi Police has revealed that the fire started from a mobile battery shop located on the ground floor. It is feared that the batteries may have caught fire due to overcharging. However, the actual cause of the fire is not yet clear. Officials say that a detailed investigation of the incident site can be done only after the cooling operation is completed.

How did the fire spread to nearby shops?

The fire started from one shop and spread to the surrounding shops. Ghaffar Market has a large number of mobile and electronic goods shops. In such a situation, there was a possibility of the fire spreading rapidly. Firefighters brought the flames under control after several hours of hard work. Help from additional resources was also taken during relief and rescue operations.

Is there news of any casualties?

At present there is no information about any casualty in this incident. After controlling the fire, the fire department and related agencies are investigating on the spot. The extent of damage caused to shops and goods by the fire is also being assessed.

Will the real cause of the fire be revealed after investigation?

According to officials, the exact cause of the fire will be known only after the cooling operation is completed. The investigation will look at the condition of batteries, electrical components and other possible causes. At present, teams of concerned departments are busy assessing the damage and finding out the cause of the incident.