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Fire Breaks Out in Small Factories at Nangli Sakrawati, Delhi; 24 Fire Engines Dispatched
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 07:45 PM
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A blaze erupted in a cluster of small factories on a plot in Nangli Sakrawati, Najafgarh, Delhi on Sunday evening, prompting the fire department to send 24 fire engines to the scene.
Delhi's fire brigade received an alert at 4:22 p.m. on Sunday that a fire had broken out in a group of small-scale factories situated on a plot in Nangli Sakrawati, part of the Najafgarh region. The incident prompted an immediate response, with 24 fire engines dispatched to contain the flames and protect surrounding structures.
According to the fire department, the blaze originated in one of the makeshift workshops and quickly spread to adjacent units, which are typically used for light manufacturing and repair work. Firefighters worked through the evening to douse the fire, employing water hoses and foam to prevent further escalation.
Preliminary reports indicate that there were no casualties, and the authorities are assessing the extent of property damage. An investigation into the cause of the fire has been launched, with officials urging owners of such informal industrial setups to adhere to safety norms to avoid similar incidents in the future.
The incident underscores the challenges faced by Delhi's fire services in managing emergencies in densely packed, unregulated industrial zones. The fire department has reiterated its readiness to respond swiftly to any such emergencies across the city.
Local residents were advised to stay clear of the area until the site was declared safe, and traffic was temporarily rerouted to facilitate the emergency response.
According to the fire department, the blaze originated in one of the makeshift workshops and quickly spread to adjacent units, which are typically used for light manufacturing and repair work. Firefighters worked through the evening to douse the fire, employing water hoses and foam to prevent further escalation.
Preliminary reports indicate that there were no casualties, and the authorities are assessing the extent of property damage. An investigation into the cause of the fire has been launched, with officials urging owners of such informal industrial setups to adhere to safety norms to avoid similar incidents in the future.
The incident underscores the challenges faced by Delhi's fire services in managing emergencies in densely packed, unregulated industrial zones. The fire department has reiterated its readiness to respond swiftly to any such emergencies across the city.
Local residents were advised to stay clear of the area until the site was declared safe, and traffic was temporarily rerouted to facilitate the emergency response.