Fire Breaks Out At Building In Delhi's Barakhamba Road

A fire broke out on Saturday on the 9th floor of the DCM building located on Barakhamba Road in New Delhi. The fire was reported at around 6:21 pm. Ten fire tenders have been rushed to the site to bring the blaze under control.

The cause of the fire is not yet known. However, it is believed that the fire may have started due to a short circuit.

The fire has caused extensive damage to the 9th floor of the building. However, no casualties have been reported so far.

#WATCH | Firefighting operation underway after a fire broke out on the 9th floor of the DCM building in Connaught Place. 10 fire engines are present on the spot. pic.twitter.com/A3PZ4dsVTs

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The fire brigade is working to bring the blaze under control. However, the fire is still raging and it is not clear when it will be extinguished.

#WATCH: Delhi | A fire broke out on the 9th floor of DCM building in Connaught Place. 10 fire engines are present on the spot. More details are awaited. pic.twitter.com/hyKOkN4sGQ

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The fire has caused traffic congestion in the area. The police have advised people to avoid the area and take alternate routes.

The fire department is investigating the cause of the fire.