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Delhi: Fire breaks out in Shahdara's Shanti Mohalla hours after major Karol Bagh Market blaze

A fire incident occurred in Shanti Mohalla, attributed to a short circuit among textile warehouses. Several fire service vehicles were dispatched, with no casualties reported in the area. Shortly after, another significant fire broke out in Karol Bagh, potentially due to overheating batteries in a shop. Firefighting efforts involved 27…

The Economic Times · Nov 6

Agencies cite jurisdictional limits after Delhi shoe factory fire kills four

A fire at a shoe factory in Mangolpuri Industrial Area resulted in four fatalities and two injuries. The factory had valid licenses and a NOC from the pollution control committee. Initial investigations suggested negligence by laborers as a potential fire cause, although further inquiries are ongoing. The Delhi Fire Service…

The Economic Times · Nov 1

Delhi building collapse in Seemapuri: 1 more body found under debris, taking death toll to 4

A four-storey building collapsed in Delhi's New Seemapuri area, leading to the deaths of four individuals. Eight injured people were rescued from the wreckage and transported to the hospital for treatment. Rescue operations are still taking place, with teams from various agencies actively searching for more potential victims. Witnesses reported…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Diwali Celebration: Over 700 fire incidents in Delhi within two days

Amid Diwali celebration in Delhi, fire services received 400 calls of fire incidents on Friday and 380 on Thursday, making it the highest calls received within 24 hours. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 2, 2024

Delhi: Fire breaks out in Gandhi Nagar plywood shop

A massive fire broke out at a plywood shop in New Delhi's Gandhi Nagar area early on Wednesday, officials said. Read further on Dynamite news:

Dynamite News · Aug 9, 2023

Over 7,000 birds and animals rescued in 2022, Delhi Fire Services data shows

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Fire Services rescued more than 4,000 birds and 3,000 animals last year, officials said on Sunday. This includes rescuing an owl that got entangled in a kite thread to saving a cow which fell into a pit.

The Times of India · Jan 29, 2023

Delhi Fire Service shoehorns 7 safety measures in Central Vista buildings against resistance

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) has cleared seven proposals for fire safety system in buildings being constructed under the government's Central Vista Project, officials said on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Aug 17, 2022

Delhi: Over 1,000 volunteers to be trained in firefighting operations

NEW DELHI: Delhi Fire Service (DFS) has started a pilot project of training 1,100 civil defence volunteers, including women, to assist firefighters during major fires in the city. The move comes after a rise in fire cases in Delhi.

The Times of India · Jul 1, 2022

Delhi: Fire at Jamia Nagar parking site, dozens of vehicles burnt to ashes

At least 10 cars were gutted in a massive fire that broke out at an electric motor parking in Delhi's Jamia Nagar on Wednesday morning. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 8, 2022

8 hurt in different house collapse incidents in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Eight people were injured in different incidents of house collapses across the city after the heavy rain and storm on Monday morning. According to Delhi Fire Service (DFS), these incidents took place in different parts of the city, including Jawalpuri, Gokalpuri, Shankar Road and Moti Nagar.

The Times of India · May 23, 2022