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Fire erupts in Delhi's Gandhi Nagar cloth market ahead of Diwali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 02:15 PM
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A blaze broke out in the Gandhi Nagar cloth market in Delhi on the eve of Diwali. Firefighters arrived promptly and worked to control the flames.
Delhi's Gandhi Nagar cloth market was engulfed in flames on Tuesday, just days before the Diwali celebrations. The fire started in one of the stalls and quickly spread to adjacent shops, prompting an immediate response from the Delhi Fire Service.
Firefighters arrived within minutes and deployed hoses and extinguishers to contain the blaze. By early evening, the fire was brought under control, and the affected area was declared safe for evacuation.
Preliminary reports suggest that the cause of the fire is under investigation, with officials ruling out any foul play at this stage. No casualties have been reported, but several shop owners have suffered damage to their merchandise and premises.
The incident has raised concerns among traders about safety measures ahead of the upcoming festive season, with market authorities promising a thorough review of fire safety protocols.
Local police have been tasked with documenting the incident and assisting the fire department in the ongoing investigation.
Firefighters arrived within minutes and deployed hoses and extinguishers to contain the blaze. By early evening, the fire was brought under control, and the affected area was declared safe for evacuation.
Preliminary reports suggest that the cause of the fire is under investigation, with officials ruling out any foul play at this stage. No casualties have been reported, but several shop owners have suffered damage to their merchandise and premises.
The incident has raised concerns among traders about safety measures ahead of the upcoming festive season, with market authorities promising a thorough review of fire safety protocols.
Local police have been tasked with documenting the incident and assisting the fire department in the ongoing investigation.