Fire at Ayurvedic research centre in Delhi's Sagarpur; no casualties

A fire broke out at the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences in Sagarpur, New Delhi. 10 DFS vehicles controlled the blaze in 30 mins. No casualties were reported. The cause of the fire on the third floor is yet to be determined.

A fire broke out at the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, D-Block, on the third floor, near a CNG pump in Sagarpur, New Delhi, officials said.

A fire official noted that the incident took place on Wednesday night at around 9:25 pm. After receiving the information, the fire teams rushed to the spot to control the blaze. A total of 10 Delhi Fire Service (DFS) vehicles arrived at the site of the incident.

Fire Department's Swift Response

No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident. With coordinate efforts of the fire officials, the blaze was brought under control in about 30 minutes.

"The fire was reported between 9:25 and 9:26 pm. Upon receiving the call, our vehicles reached the spot immediately. As soon as we arrived, we operated the hose from the outside and also deployed hoses from the inside. It took longer because the two buildings were connected, and there was cardboard stuck between them; however, we managed to bring the fire under control in about half an hour," he said.

Cause Under Investigation

The actual cause of the fire is yet to be known, the fire official said.

"We have no idea how or why the fire started. There are no casualties or injuries reported," he said.

Further details are awaited (ANI)

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