Panic ensued after smoke was seen rising from the roof of North Block in the Central Secretariat on Monday morning. Upon receiving the information, the Delhi Fire Service dispatched six fire tenders to the spot. According to preliminary reports, no casualties have been reported in the incident. Repair work was underway on the roof of North Block.
According to Delhi Fire Service officials, information about smoke rising from North Block was received around 11:10 AM on Monday. Following this, fire engines were immediately rushed to the scene. A police officer stated that renovation work was taking place in the building, and it is suspected that a minor fire may have broken out during the work, causing the smoke.
It is worth noting that North Block houses several important government offices, including the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Finance. It is a crucial part of the central administrative area near the Parliament House. Consequently, as soon as news of smoke rising from behind the building was received, the concerned agencies sprung into action. Currently, there are no reports of injuries. Detailed information regarding the actual cause of the fire and potential damage is awaited.
