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Major Blaze Engulfs Vishal Mega Mart in Delhi’s Karol Bagh

Emergency crews continued dousing operations late into the night with authorities probing a suspected short-circuit cause.

Fire breaks out at Vishal Mega Mart in Karol Bagh.
Vishal Mega Mart fire
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Overview

  • Fire erupted Friday evening on the store’s first floor after a suspected short circuit, overwhelming in-house extinguishers.
  • Thirteen fire tenders and multiple Delhi Police units were mobilized to contain the rapidly spreading blaze.
  • No injuries or casualties have been reported, officials confirmed.
  • Goods valued at several lakh rupees were destroyed as flames tore through stocked aisles.
  • Damage assessments are under way while the Delhi Fire Department and local authorities investigate the exact cause and potential safety lapses.