New Delhi: A major fire broke out at a helmet shop near Green Park Metro Station in South Delhi on Sunday afternoon, triggering panic in the area. The Delhi Fire Services rushed nine fire engines to the spot and brought the blaze under control. During the operation, two women trapped inside the building were safely evacuated with the help of a ladder.
The fire was reported on November 15 at around 3:10 pm at the building housing Cafe Amudan near R-1, Green Park Metro Station. Initial information indicated that the fire had reached the second floor, prompting the fire department to immediately dispatch teams with water tenders, a water bowser and other emergency equipment.
How did firefighters rescue the trapped women?
As the situation developed, the number of fire engines deployed was increased to nine. The fleet included four water tenders, three water bowsers, one BFT and one MP.
Fire personnel launched a coordinated firefighting and rescue operation. Using a ladder, they safely brought two women out of the building. Their swift response helped prevent the situation from escalating further.
Fire brought under control within 35 minutes
The operation was handled by ADO Vinay, STO Mukul Bhardwaj and SO Govind. ADO Sarabjit Singh also reached the location on the directions of Divisional Officer Rajendra Atwal and joined the response efforts.
STO Mukul Bhardwaj reported that the fire had been brought under control at around 3:45 pm. ADO Vinay announced the completion of the operation at approximately 3:50 pm.
According to preliminary information, the fire originated in a helmet shop located on the ground floor of the building. Further details about the incident are awaited.
