SPA campus fire in Delhi's ITO: Education Ministry clarifies it's not its office
Synopsis
The Education Ministry stepped in to correct a factual mix-up: the fire was at the School of Planning and Architecture campus in ITO, not at its own office. Eight fire tenders responded, the blaze was contained, and no casualties were reported — but the clarification itself signals how quickly misinformation around government buildings can spread.
Key Takeaways
The Education Ministry clarified on 1 June that the fire occurred at the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) in ITO , not at its office in Kartavya Bhavan-2 .
The fire broke out on the second floor of the SPA building; the Delhi Fire Services received the alert at 9:37 am .
Eight fire tenders were dispatched; all building occupants were evacuated safely.
The ministry described the fire as 'minor' — no loss of life or property was reported.
A separate house fire in Mukherjee Nagar, North-West Delhi on Sunday night also caused no casualties; police are investigating its cause.
The Ministry of Education on Monday, 1 June issued a formal clarification stating that the fire reported in New Delhi broke out at the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) campus in ITO, and not at the ministry's own office. The ministry said the clarification was being issued 'to avoid the spread of any misinformation regarding the fire incident.'
Where the Two Premises Are Located
The ministry noted that its office is situated at Kartavya Bhavan-2, Dr Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi, while the School of Planning and Architecture is located at 4-Block B, Indraprastha Estate, Vikas Marg (ITO), New Delhi – 110002 — a distinct and separate address. The two locations are not adjacent, making the confusion a matter of public concern.
What Happened at the SPA Campus
A fire broke out on the second floor of the School of Planning and Architecture building at ITO. The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) received a call about the blaze at approximately 9:37 am, following which eight fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the site. All occupants inside the building were evacuated as soon as the fire started, officials said.
The Education Ministry described the fire as 'minor' and confirmed it was 'promptly brought under control.' No loss of life or property was reported, according to the ministry's statement. The cause of the fire had not been determined as of the latest update, and investigations are underway.
Second Incident: Mukherjee Nagar House Fire
In a separate incident on Sunday night, a fire broke out in a house in Indira Vihar, in the Mukherjee Nagar area of North-West Delhi. The Delhi Fire Department received the alert at around 10:30 pm. Approximately half a dozen fire tenders responded and brought the blaze under control.
According to officials, the fire initially ignited among household belongings before rapidly engulfing the entire three-storey building. No casualties were reported. Police from Mukherjee Nagar station are actively investigating to determine the exact cause.
What Comes Next
Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of either fire. The Delhi Fire Services and police are conducting parallel investigations. The ministry's proactive clarification signals heightened sensitivity around misinformation tied to government infrastructure, and further details from both probe teams are awaited.
Point of View
Which is the more important headline. But the clarification episode is a reminder that in the absence of swift official statements, speculation fills the void and compounds public anxiety around what are, in these cases, manageable incidents.
NationPress
21 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly did the fire break out in Delhi on 1 June?
The fire broke out on the second floor of the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) building at 4-Block B, Indraprastha Estate, Vikas Marg, ITO, New Delhi. It did not occur at the Education Ministry's office, which is located at Kartavya Bhavan-2, Dr Rajendra Prasad Road.
Was anyone injured in the SPA campus fire?
No. The Education Ministry confirmed that no loss of life or property was reported. All occupants were evacuated from the building before firefighting operations began.
How many fire tenders responded to the SPA fire?
The Delhi Fire Services dispatched eight fire tenders after receiving a call about the blaze at approximately 9:37 am. The fire was described as minor and was brought under control promptly.
What caused the fire at the School of Planning and Architecture?
The cause of the fire had not been determined as of the latest update. Investigations by the Delhi Fire Services and relevant authorities are currently underway.
Was there another fire in Delhi around the same time?
Yes. A separate fire broke out on Sunday night in a house in Indira Vihar, Mukherjee Nagar, North-West Delhi. The blaze, which engulfed a three-storey building, was controlled by approximately half a dozen fire tenders. No casualties were reported, and Mukherjee Nagar police are investigating the cause.
