Delhi air quality reaches critical levels amid Karol Bagh market fire

Air pollution in Delhi has reached extreme levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 687 on Thursday, placing it in the very poor category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), areas near ITO and Feroz Shah Kotla Road reported an AQI of 420, which is classified as severe.

Separately, a massive fire broke out in the Gaffar Market area of Karol Bagh, Delhi. The blaze originated in a shop within Puri Plaza, located in Chain Wali Gali, and reportedly spread to surrounding shops. The fire department received the alert at approximately 1:30 AM and deployed 22 fire tenders to the scene. Emergency crews are utilizing additional water tankers and lighting equipment to combat the flames, though the cause of the fire remains unknown.