Massive fire breaks out in Delhi's Karoul Bagh Ghaffar Market, 22 fire tenders deployed
Panic ensued in the area on Friday morning after a fire broke out in a shop in Puri Plaza
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
6 November 2026, 7:40 am · Updated 9:16 am · 2 min read
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A massive fire broke out on Friday morning in the famous Ghaffar Market located in the Karoul Bagh area of Delhi. The fire caused widespread panic throughout the market. According to information received, the fire originated in a shop in Puri Plaza, situated in the Chain Wali Lane of Ghaffar Market.
As per today's report, in view of the severity of the fire, immediate action was taken by the fire department and 22 fire tenders were dispatched to the spot. Firefighting personnel are making continuous efforts to bring the blaze under control. Additional water tankers have also been sent to the site to expedite the firefighting and relief operations.
Furthermore, special lighting equipment has been deployed at the scene to assist in rescue operations, ensuring ease of work amidst darkness or smoke. Since the fire broke out in a busy area of the market, challenges are being faced in relief and rescue operations; nonetheless, fire department teams are engaged in controlling the situation.
According to a report by The Times of India, this is a major fire incident, and a large deployment of 22 fire tenders has been made to bring it under control. Currently, the process of extinguishing the fire is underway, and officials are monitoring the situation.
This incident has spread concern among market traders and people present there. This news is being provided based on preliminary information, and further updates are likely to follow.
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- एनडीटीवी इंडिया
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- NDTV
- The Hindu
- India Today
- दैनिक भास्कर
- The Economic Times
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