New Delhi, July 15, 2023: A fire has broken out in a building in an important area in central Delhi, which houses many offices. 10 fire engines have been rushed to the spot and no injuries have been reported so far.
The fire started on the ninth floor of the DCM building in Barakhamba Road, which is close to Connaught Place. Visuals from the spot showed flames leaping out from the windows on the ninth floor and smoke engulfing the floor above.
#WATCH | Firefighting operation underway after a fire broke out on the 9th floor of the DCM building in Connaught Place. 10 fire engines are present on the spot. pic.twitter.com/A3PZ4dsVTs
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Heavy rain began pounding the area by the time fire officials started dousing the blaze. A video of the operation shows a water jet being aimed at the building from a fire truck, with the rain helping to dissipate the smoke.
Traffic movement has been affected on the road. Senior fire department officials have reached the spot.