The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) had stated that the fire had broken out in the ministry of education office located in the SPA campus, but the government clarified it wasn't so.
Key Points
- A fire occurred at the Delhi School of Planning and Architecture.
- Earlier, it was reported as having occurred at the education ministry building.
- No casualties have been reported as a result of the fire.
- The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by officials.
A fire broke out in the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) building in central Delhi on Monday, prompting an emergency response involving multiple fire tenders, ambulances and police personnel, the police said.
No Casualties Reported In Education Ministry Fire
Earlier, the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) had stated that the fire had broken out in the ministry of education office located in the SPA campus.
No casualties were reported, the official said.
Education ministry clarifies
However, the education ministry said that certain media reports incorrectly stated that a fire broke out in the ministry of education office.
"It is clarified that the ministry of education is located at Kartavya Bhavan-2, Dr Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi. Whereas, the fire incident has occurred at the premises of the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), located at 4- Block B, Indraprastha Estate, Vikas Marg (ITO)."
This clarification is being issued to avoid spread of any misinformation regarding the fire incident, it said.
"Further, the fire incident at SPA's building was minor in nature and was quickly brought under control. No loss of life or property has been reported," the ministry said.
Fire call at 9.37 am
According to the DFS, a call regarding the blaze was received at 9.37 am, following which eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot.
Firefighters launched an operation to contain the flames that had erupted in faculty rooms of the administrative block situated on the second floor of the SPA building.
The police said information about the incident was received at IP Estate police station and was immediately marked to a local police team, which rushed to the site.
Saurabh Sharma, who works as a Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) employee at SPA, informed police that smoke and flames were noticed emanating from the faculty rooms of the administrative block, after which he made a PCR call.
Apart from the fire tenders, three ambulances, two PCR vans, traffic police personnel and local police staff were deployed to assist in the emergency response and ensure public safety in and around the campus.
Inquiry launched
The police said the fire was successfully brought under control after sustained firefighting efforts and was later extinguished completely.
"The situation is under control and no active fire remains in the building," a police officer said.
Authorities have launched an inquiry to ascertain the exact cause of the fire.
Further investigation is underway.
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