Thick smoke seen at North Block in Delhi, fire tenders rushed in

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New-Delhi: Thick black smoke was seen billowing into sky after a short circuit triggered a fire in an AC boiler installed on the rooftop of the North Block on the Raisina Hill in Delhi.

According to officials, the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) had received a call regarding the fire, immediately six fire tenders were sent to the location, adding the blaze has been brought under control.

“A fire broke out in an AC boiler installed on the rooftop of North Block. Welding work was underway when a sudden short circuit reportedly triggered the fire in one of the AC boilers. The fire has since been brought under control,” the fire department said in a statement.

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MP Milind Deora said he noticed smoke rising from behind North Block while on way to 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,” Deora posted on X.

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

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