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Fire Erupts at ITO Revenue Building in Delhi, Quickly Contained

Seven fire tenders brought the blaze under control within 20 minutes as officials probe a suspected air-conditioning cable fault

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Overview

  • The fire ignited around 10:00 AM in room 238 on the second floor of the ITO Revenue Building.
  • Delhi Fire Services dispatched seven tenders and extinguished the flames in under 20 minutes.
  • Offices in adjacent areas were evacuated and no casualties were reported.
  • Preliminary assessments indicate damage to electronic devices and official records.
  • Investigators are determining the exact cause of the fire, with a faulty air-conditioning cable under suspicion.