Fire breaks out in Udaan Bhawan office complex in Delhi

Housing multiple offices of the Civil Aviation Ministry, the complex fire originated from the basement, say DSF.

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New Delhi, Updated At : 05:10 PM Dec 18, 2024 IST

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A fire broke out at the Udaan Bhawan office complex near Safdarjung airport in south Delhi on Wednesday, an official from the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said.

No injuries have been reported in the incident so far, they added.

Udaan Bhawan houses multiple offices of the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

According to the DFS, the fire was reported from the basement of the building.

“A call regarding the blaze was received at 12:54 pm following which five fire tenders were pressed into service. The fire was reported from the battery room of the second basement. It is under control now,” said, Atul Garg, DFS chief.

A police team was also rushed to the spot which helped evacuate the building, officials said.

Further investigation is underway, police said.