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Delhi Police Investigate Dilli Haat Fire That Destroyed 30 Shops

An electrical short circuit is suspected as the cause of the blaze that gutted artisan stalls, prompting calls for improved fire safety measures.

The blaze, which erupted around 8.55 pm, has since been brought under control.
Delhi Haat Fire: The area was immediately evacuated, and fire tenders managed to bring the blaze under control soon after it was reported.
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Dilli Haat was shut following the fire. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Overview

  • A massive fire broke out at Dilli Haat, a popular crafts and food market in South Delhi, on April 30, 2025, destroying at least 30 shops.
  • The fire, which started around 8:55 pm, prompted the deployment of 13 fire tenders and was brought under control without any reported casualties.
  • Preliminary investigations suggest an electrical short circuit as the likely cause; police have registered an FIR for negligence and are reviewing CCTV footage.
  • Traders reported losing goods worth crores of rupees and highlighted non-functional fire extinguishers and blocked exits as key safety failures.
  • Authorities are assessing damages and planning compensation for affected shopkeepers, while the market remains closed pending a safety review.