Delhi fire: 30 rescued after blaze hits Model Town building

A fire broke out on Friday afternoon in a multi-storey building in Delhi’s Model Town area, which houses a Haldiram outlet and other restaurants. The blaze, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, affected the basement, ground floor, and three upper floors.

Delhi Fire Service deployed 23 units, including a hydraulic platform, to combat the flames. Police officers and first responders facilitated the evacuation of occupants from the affected building and neighboring structures. A total of 30 people were rescued during the operation. No injuries or casualties were reported due to the prompt evacuation efforts. The fire was brought under control by approximately 4 pm.