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Fire Breaks Out at NDMC Junkyard Beneath Safdarjung Flyover, Delhi
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 06:17 PM
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A blaze erupted in the National Capital Territory of Delhi’s NDMC junkyard located under the Safdarjung flyover, causing significant damage and prompting emergency response.
A fire broke out on Tuesday night at the National Capital Territory of Delhi’s (NDMC) junkyard situated beneath the Safdarjung flyover, engulfing piles of discarded metal and plastic. The blaze was reported to the Delhi Fire Service around 10:30 p.m., which dispatched several fire engines to the site. Initial reports indicate that the fire was contained within a few hours, but the damage to the junkyard’s infrastructure was extensive.
The junkyard, which is operated by the NDMC, is a common site for disposing of municipal waste and old vehicles. Witnesses said the fire started in a corner where a stack of scrap metal had accumulated. The heat caused the metal to ignite, spreading rapidly to nearby plastic and other combustible materials.
NDMC officials confirmed that the fire was an accident and that no injuries were reported. The agency has since closed the area to prevent further incidents and is coordinating with the Delhi Police to investigate the cause. The Delhi Fire Service has urged residents to keep a safe distance from the site while cleanup operations continue.
As of now, the fire has been fully extinguished, and the NDMC is evaluating the extent of the damage. The authorities have announced plans to reinforce safety protocols at the junkyard to prevent future occurrences.
The junkyard, which is operated by the NDMC, is a common site for disposing of municipal waste and old vehicles. Witnesses said the fire started in a corner where a stack of scrap metal had accumulated. The heat caused the metal to ignite, spreading rapidly to nearby plastic and other combustible materials.
NDMC officials confirmed that the fire was an accident and that no injuries were reported. The agency has since closed the area to prevent further incidents and is coordinating with the Delhi Police to investigate the cause. The Delhi Fire Service has urged residents to keep a safe distance from the site while cleanup operations continue.
As of now, the fire has been fully extinguished, and the NDMC is evaluating the extent of the damage. The authorities have announced plans to reinforce safety protocols at the junkyard to prevent future occurrences.