Overview
- A call to Delhi Fire Services at 11:10 am on Monday prompted six fire tenders to rush to North Block after thick smoke was seen behind the building, a timeline confirmed by multiple reports.
- Emergency crews and police located a small blaze on the terrace and extinguished it quickly with no injuries or casualties reported.
- Officials told reporters that internal dismantling and repair work at the Union Secretariat could have triggered the smoke, but the exact origin and extent of any structural damage are still under investigation.
- North Block sits on Raisina Hill next to Parliament and houses key Union ministries including Home Affairs and Finance, a placement that heightens security and continuity concerns when incidents occur.
- The alert was first raised publicly by MP Milind Deora’s social post, and authorities say the episode will prompt further on-site inspections and formal damage and security assessments.