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A minor rooftop fire at Delhi's North Block during welding work was controlled with zero casualties.

Name: A minor rooftop fire at Delhi's North Block during welding work was controlled with zero casualties.
Uploaded: 2026-10-26T07:46:45+00:00
Description: A fire broke out on the rooftop of North Block in New Delhi on October 26, 2026, during repair work involving welding. According to Delhi Fire Services, the fire started in an air-conditioning (AC) boiler after a reported short circuit. Six fire tenders were dispatched after a call was received at around 11:10 a.m.

Published 26 October 2026

A fire broke out on the rooftop of North Block in New Delhi on October 26, 2026, during repair work involving welding. According to Delhi Fire Services, the fire started in an air-conditioning (AC) boiler after a reported short circuit. Six fire tenders were dispatched after a call was received at around 11:10 a.m.

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Producer: Spot On
Topics: Public money, Government accountability
Last updated: 26 October 2026