Fire breaks out at Delhi’s North Block; six fire tenders deployed, no casualties
A minor fire occurred at the North Block in New Delhi, which houses key Union government offices. Emergency services deployed six fire tenders to the scene, and no casualties were reported.
Why it matters
The North Block is a high-security government building; incidents there are significant due to the sensitive nature of the offices located within.
Fire breaks out at Delhi’s North Block; six fire tenders deployed, no casualties left NEW DELHI, 17/08/2022: INDEX----- A view of North Block , in New Delhi on Wednesday . Photo:Sushil Kumar Verma / The Hindu SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/g0fimf/article69847343.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/INDEX_NORTH_BLOCK_STANDALONE_2022_17_08_1.jpg SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA NEW DELHI, 17/08/2022: INDEX----- A view of North Block , in New Delhi on Wednesday .
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