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Fire erupts at shop in Delhi's Gaffar Market, fire crews battling blaze
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🗓 06 Nov 2026, 10:16 AM
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A fire broke out in a shop located in Delhi's Gaffar Market, prompting an immediate response from fire‑fighting teams. Operations to contain the blaze are ongoing with no casualties reported so far.
Delhi police reported that a fire ignited in a commercial shop inside Gaffar Market on Monday evening. The Delhi Fire Service arrived within minutes and deployed multiple fire engines and rescue units to the site.
Firefighters focused on containing the flames and preventing spread to adjacent stalls, which house a variety of small businesses. Thick smoke prompted the evacuation of nearby shopkeepers and shoppers, who were directed to safety by police personnel.
As of the latest update, the blaze remains under control but has caused considerable damage to the affected shop's inventory and premises. No injuries have been confirmed, and authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
The incident has disrupted trading activities in the market, with officials urging merchants to cooperate with the investigation and to exercise caution while handling electrical equipment and flammable materials.
Firefighters focused on containing the flames and preventing spread to adjacent stalls, which house a variety of small businesses. Thick smoke prompted the evacuation of nearby shopkeepers and shoppers, who were directed to safety by police personnel.
As of the latest update, the blaze remains under control but has caused considerable damage to the affected shop's inventory and premises. No injuries have been confirmed, and authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
The incident has disrupted trading activities in the market, with officials urging merchants to cooperate with the investigation and to exercise caution while handling electrical equipment and flammable materials.