Education
Ministry of Education Office Evacuated Following Fire Incident in Delhi
A fire erupted on the second floor of the Ministry of Education office situated within the School of Planning and Architecture campus in central Delhi’s ITO area on Monday morning. Firefighters swiftly responded to the emergency, and no injuries or casualties have been reported so far.
A fire broke out on Monday morning at the Ministry of Education office located inside the campus of the School of Planning and Architecture in Delhi’s ITO area, prompting a rapid response from emergency services.
According to officials, the blaze originated on the second floor of the building. The Delhi Fire Service received information about the incident at approximately 9:37 am and immediately dispatched eight fire tenders to the location to contain the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to other sections of the premises.
Firefighters launched operations upon arrival and worked to bring the situation under control. Authorities confirmed that no casualties or injuries have been reported in connection with the incident.
Officials are continuing to assess the extent of the damage caused by the fire. The exact cause of the blaze has not yet been determined, and an investigation is expected to be conducted once firefighting and safety inspections are completed.
The incident temporarily drew attention to the busy ITO area, one of Delhi’s major administrative and traffic hubs. Emergency personnel ensured that necessary safety measures were in place while firefighting operations were underway.
Further details regarding the cause of the fire and any potential impact on office operations are expected after a detailed assessment by the concerned authorities.
