Delhi Factory Fire: 30 Fire Engines Battle Blaze Near Punjab National Bank for 8 Hours

A massive fire broke out around 2 am at a factory near Punjab National Bank in Delhi's Chandan Hola area, with around 30 fire engines bringing it under control in 8 hours and no casualties reported.

A massive fire broke out late at night inside a large factory located near Punjab National Bank in the Chandan Hola area of Delhi, engulfing the entire building within minutes. As soon as the alarm was raised, Delhi Fire Services teams rushed to the spot and launched rescue and firefighting operations.

Blaze Erupts Past Midnight, Engulfs a 5,000 Square Yard Factory
The incident took place around 2 am, when the entire neighbourhood was fast asleep. Senior fire officer Manish Sherawat said the control room received an emergency call about the fire at around 2:30 am. He said that once the fire crews reached the spot, the situation looked extremely serious because the factory sprawls across nearly 5,000 square yards. Given the sheer size of the premises, the flames and their intensity were far more dangerous, making it difficult for firefighters to bring the blaze under control in the initial hours.

 

30 Fire Engines Rushed In to Protect Nearby Homes
Sensing how serious the fire was, the fire department immediately moved to secure the residential colonies surrounding Chandan Hola so the flames would not spread further. Within a short time, around 30 fire engines arrived at the scene one after another and got to work dousing the blaze. The fire department has classified the incident as a medium category fire. In a relief, no workers were present inside the factory when the fire broke out, so there have been no reports of any casualties or injuries from the site.

8 Hour Operation Brings Fire Under Control, Cause Still Under Investigation
Thanks to the fire department's prompt response and sustained effort, the blaze spreading across such a large area was brought under control within just 8 hours. Fire brigade and police officials said their first priority was to extinguish the fire and prevent any further damage. An investigation into the exact cause of the fire will now begin. Officials said the reason behind the blaze will become clear only once the investigation is complete.

What this means for you
• Across India: Incidents like this highlight the need for strict fire safety compliance and emergency preparedness at large industrial premises nationwide.
• In Delhi: Residents living near densely packed industrial pockets like Chandan Hola get a reminder to stay alert about fire risks from nearby factories.

Questions & Answers

1. When did the fire break out at the Chandan Hola factory?
The fire broke out around 2 am and the control room was alerted around 2:30 am.

2. How large was the factory affected by the fire?
The factory sprawls across nearly 5,000 square yards.

3. How many fire engines responded to the blaze?
Around 30 fire engines reached the spot to fight the fire.

4. Were there any casualties in the incident?
No, no workers were inside the factory when the fire started, so there are no reports of any casualties.

5. How long did it take to control the fire?
The fire was brought under control after an 8 hour operation.

6. What caused the fire?
The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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