Major fire at Delhi’s Kashmere Gate metro Poice Station; Important documents burnt to ashes
Last night, fire broke out at Delhi’s Kashmere Gate Metro police station, destroying the structure. The fire was reported to the Delhi Fire Department at roughly 12:45 a.m.
At least 12 fire trucks were quickly rushed to the location to combat the blaze. The fire quickly spread throughout the police station, destroying everything from the record room to the cupboards, barracks, and files. The Kashmere Gate Metro police station also houses the office of Metro’s Deputy Commissioner.
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The police say there have been no reports of casualties or injuries. However, the fire completely destroyed several documents and other important artifacts housed within the station.
At least 33 rooms which had important records, case-related files, electrical items and other useful items were gutted after the massive fire broke out.
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Before the fire could be extinguished, the flames consumed debris, waste, and household items stored in a free space near to the police station, he claimed.
According to PTI, a Delhi Fire Services (DFS) officer stated that a chunk of the police station was damaged, including the “malkhana” where case property is housed. The fire destroyed several documents and other important materials held at the station. The Deputy Commissioner of Metro’s office is located at the Kashmere Gate Metro Police Station.
It took an hour and a half to put the fire under control shortly after the cooling process began. The reason for the fire has yet to be determined. Police said it would be determined after a comprehensive investigation.
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Saket Gasline Fire
Meanwhile, a fire broke out in a gas pipeline outside a residence in South Delhi’s Paryavaran Complex, according to ANI. Police say the fire started around 1:40 a.m. on Friday.
After receiving the information, the police arrived at the scene and discovered an Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) pipeline outside the residence. Two fire tenders were dispatched to the scene and extinguished the fire.
