A massive fire has been reported at the Brahmaputra Apartments building on Dr. Bishamber Das Marg in the middle of Delhi. The residential apartment housing many Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament (MPs) falls in a very sensitive area, just 200 meters from the Parliament House.
#WATCH | A fire broke out at Brahmaputra Apartments in New Delhi. Six vehicles have been dispatched to the spot
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Emergency Response Activated
After the alarm was received, fire brigade squads were promptly deployed to the location, and relief work is in progress.
Closeness to Parliament: The proximity of the event to the Parliament House—a secure zone—has raised alarms among security officials and local authorities.
Scene Situation: Footage from the site depicts fire department staff working to control the fire. Police officers have been spotted ordering residents to vacate and maintaining public safety.
Crowds Congregate: Hundreds of local residents and officials have converged on the ground floor of the apartment complex as the operation is still underway.
Details and Investigation Underway
The reason behind the fire and the complete level of damage are yet to be ascertained, although firefighting efforts are being carried out at full intensity.
Residents Impacted: The apartment complex is said to house the official residence of some Rajya Sabha MPs, which increases the political sensitivity and urgency of the issue.
Safety Issues: The authorities are on high alert, owing to the region’s sensitive status and the threat posed by any such occurrence.
Initial Assessment: The precise nature of the damage is unknown at this time, but emergency personnel are laboring to bring the situation under control and will open a full investigation as soon as the fire is fully out.
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