Fire reported at Delhi's North Block housing Home, Finance ministries

A fire broke out in an old plastic water tank on the roof of the North Block, but labourers managed to douse the flames. No casualties were reported in the immediate aftermath of the incident.

In Short

• Smoke seen rising from the iconic North Block in New Delhi
• 6 fire tenders rushed to the scene following the information
• Fire broke out in a plastic water tank, doused by labourers

A fire was reported at New Delhi’s North Block, which houses offices of the Union ministries of Home Affairs and Finance, after thick smoke was spotted rising from the iconic British-era administrative building.

The situation was eventually brought under control. According to the police, renovation work was underway on the rooftop of the key government building, where labourers were present.

A fire broke out in an old plastic water tank on the terrace, but the labourers managed to douse the flames.

Six fire tenders were rushed to the spot after Delhi Fire Services received information about the smoke at 11.10 am, according to an official cited by news agency PTI.

No casualties were reported in the immediate aftermath of the incident.

Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora witnessed the smoke on his way to the Parliament.

"Noticed thick smoke rising from behind North Block while on my way to Parliament. It appears there may be a fire. Hope everyone is safe and emergency services are responding swiftly," he said in a post on X.

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(With additional inputs from PTI)