A massive fire engulfed two restaurants in Delhi's INA market early Monday morning, leaving at least six people injured - ANI reported. The blaze, which started at a fast food outlet, rapidly spread to an adjacent restaurant, causing significant damage. According to Delhi Fire Services, multiple fire tenders were rushed to the scene to contain the fire. A portion of one of the restaurant's roofs collapsed due to the intensity of the flames.
Manoj Mehlawat, a Delhi Fire Services official, revealed that the fire department received a distress call around 3:20 AM. "Seven to eight fire brigades have been sent there... Two restaurants caught fire and six people are reportedly injured... The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained... More than required commercial cylinders were stored in the restaurant, which could have led to a major tragedy..."
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According to the reports, the fire started at a Chinese restaurant and spread to the restaurant next door. The injured individuals were promptly shifted to the nearest hospital for treatment. Authorities are investigating the exact cause of the fire.
#WATCH | Delhi: Fire broke out at a fast food restaurant in INA market. 8 fire tenders at the spot. Parts of the roof of the restaurant have collapsed. 4 to 6 people have been injured: Delhi Fire service pic.twitter.com/glnFOXqg60— ANI (@ANI) July 28, 2024
This news comes days after a huge fire broke out at Veg Gulati, a popular restaurant on Pandara Road for Indian food. The incident took place in the early hours of July 17, 2024. As per a Delhi Fire Services official, the fire broke out at 2:48 am in the seating area of the establishment and soon spread to the first floor. Four fire tenders were used to douse the flames and the situation was brought under control within an hour. While some pieces of furniture and other objects were damaged in the fire, no casualties were reported."
The repeated fires at these popular dining establishments have raised concerns about safety protocols in the city's restaurant industry.