A massive fire erupted at a factory situated in the Nangli Sakrawati industrial area within Delhi's Najafgarh region. Within moments, ferocious flames and thick plumes of smoke engulfed the entire neighborhood, causing panic among local residents. Upon receiving immediate alerts, the fire department sprang into action, initially dispatching half a dozen fire tenders to the location. Recognizing the escalating severity of the situation, the number of vehicles was steadily increased, and currently, a total of 21 fire tenders are actively engaged in dousing the flames at the scene.
Senior Officers Deployed for Operations
Given the grave nature of the incident, senior fire department officials were promptly deployed to the ground. Divisional Fire Officer Sandeep Duggal along with a team of over 100 firefighting personnel was dispatched to the location to lead the operations. Additionally, Deputy Chief Fire Officer DB Mukherjee has also been sent to the site to oversee the containment efforts and monitor the ground situation. Authorities have indicated that it may take a considerable amount of time to fully extinguish the fire due to its extensive spread.
Timeline and Official Classifications
According to fire official Rajendra Attwal, the control room received the alert regarding the blaze at 4:21 PM. The incident occurred near the cremation ground road in Nangli Sakrawati. As the situation evolved, the incident was categorized under the Make-4 category at 4:40 PM, and by 5:25 PM, it was officially declared a medium fire. Firefighters are continuously pumping water and working relentlessly to prevent the flames from spreading further to adjacent properties.
Current Status and Safety Measures
On the positive side, there have been no immediate reports of any casualties or injuries resulting from the incident. The fire control room has officially classified the blaze as a medium category fire, while the entire surrounding area remains blanketed in thick smoke. Authorities have maintained restricted movement in the immediate vicinity to ensure uninterrupted access for emergency vehicles. A comprehensive assessment of the exact causes and property damage will be conducted once the fire is completely brought under control.
