Delhi: Blaze in 2 adjacent buildings in Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar, 40 fire tenders rushed

A massive fire broke out in two adjoining buildings in north-west Delhi’s Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar in the early hours of Tuesday, officials from the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said.

The DFS received a call about the blaze at around 1:25 am, reporting that two godowns spread across roughly 1,000 square metres had caught fire. Firefighting operations were immediately launched, with 40 fire tenders rushed to the spot.

“The affected structures comprise a basement, ground floor and first floor. The godowns were being used to store automobile repairing tools,” a DFS official said, adding that efforts to douse the flames were still underway.

Meanwhile, the Delhi Fire Services received 269 emergency calls on Diwali night, an official said on Tuesday.

However, no major accidents involving loss of life or serious injuries were reported, he added. A senior DFS officer said the department remained on high alert throughout the festival, with all fire stations and quick response teams deployed across the city.

“We received 269 fire calls till midnight. Fortunately, no major incidents were reported,” the officer said.

Most of the calls were related to minor blazes triggered by firecrackers and diyas. The DFS had earlier cancelled all staff leaves and ensured that all vehicles and firefighting equipment were checked and kept ready for prompt response.

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The officer said detailed planning had been carried out in advance to ensure public safety during the festive period.

“The Delhi Fire Services plays a crucial role during Diwali in combating fire-related incidents and ensuring the safety of citizens,” the officer added, noting that last year the DFS had received over 200 calls on Diwali night.