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Smoke from North Block fire near Parliament, six fire tenders deployed, no casualties
✍️ CNBC TV18
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 08:39 AM
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A fire scare erupted in Delhi's North Block near the Parliament building, prompting the deployment of six fire tenders. The incident produced thick smoke but resulted in no injuries.
Delhi's North Block, the administrative hub adjoining the Parliament, saw a sudden fire alarm early today, sending plumes of smoke across the vicinity. Firefighters from six fire tenders arrived promptly to contain the situation and ventilate the area.
Preliminary reports indicated that the blaze was confined to a utility area and did not spread to the main parliamentary complex. Authorities inspected the site and confirmed that there were no injuries or casualties among staff or nearby residents.
The fire department continues to investigate the cause of the incident while security forces maintain heightened vigilance around the capital's critical institutions.
Preliminary reports indicated that the blaze was confined to a utility area and did not spread to the main parliamentary complex. Authorities inspected the site and confirmed that there were no injuries or casualties among staff or nearby residents.
The fire department continues to investigate the cause of the incident while security forces maintain heightened vigilance around the capital's critical institutions.