New Delhi, March 15 (NationPress) A significant fire erupted at the Dastkar Nature Bazaar, a handicrafts market located near Andheria Mod in South Delhi, on Sunday, leading to the devastation of approximately 50 shops and prompting an extensive firefighting response. Thankfully, there were no reported casualties from the incident.

Fire department officials stated that the fire was first reported around 7:30 a.m., after which numerous fire tenders were dispatched to the location to manage the flames. The market, renowned for its handicrafts and artisan goods, was engulfed in thick smoke as the fire swiftly spread across multiple stalls within the complex.

Fire Officer Manish Sherawat provided further insights, mentioning that the department received the emergency call early that morning and acted without delay.

“We received the call at around 7:30 a.m.. The incident occurred near Andheria Mod. This market is known for its handicrafts. Our team arrived at Vasant Kunj. The fire has been brought under control and is now extinguished. Fortunately, there have been no casualties,” Sherawat informed IANS.

Images from the scene depicted thick smoke rising from the market as flames consumed several stalls and shops. The rapid spread of the fire was attributed to the flammable materials commonly used in the handicraft products and the structure of the shops.

Preliminary reports suggest that around 50 shops were destroyed in the fire, resulting in substantial losses for the shopkeepers and artisans operating in the market.

Earlier in the week, a massive fire occurred near the Matiala fish market in Delhi, devastating hundreds of slums and creating panic among locals. This fire engulfed nearly 300 to 400 slums, displacing many families and prompting urgent requests for government assistance.

Officials indicated that this fire broke out around 11:53 p.m. and rapidly spread through the densely populated area. The Delhi Fire Service received the emergency call at approximately 11:50 p.m., which led to the deployment of multiple fire tenders to combat the flames.

A total of 24 fire tenders, along with senior fire officials, were mobilized to handle the situation, which was categorized as a medium-level fire. Firefighters worked tirelessly for several hours before successfully bringing the situation under control by around 4:00 a.m.. Cooling operations were subsequently initiated to prevent the fire from reigniting and to ensure the safety of nearby residents.