Delhi: A 4-storey building in Delhi collapsed on Wednesday after it catched fire on Roshnara Road near Pul Bangash metro station.
North Delhi DCP SS Kalsi said, "there was a PCR call at around noon today regarding a fire that broke out at Jaipur Golden transport firm at Roshanara Road. There is no loss of life so far although 4 storey building has collapsed. Reason for the fire will be known after investigation."
A video of the incident also went viral on social media. In the video, firemen can be seen standing near the three-storey structure before it suddenly collapsed.
"The fire was in the warehouse, constructed in an area about 1,000 square metres and is divided in four separate parts. One of the parts having four floors was burning and all its floors were engulfed in the fire," said the official.
"Police team cordoned off the area and the compound was evacuated. Traffic police were also deployed for smooth vehicular movement. The people residing in the adjoining area were also requested to vacate their home," Deputy Commissioner of Police, North, Sagar Singh Kalsi said.
"The reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained but initial investigation suggests that there was some electric short-circuit in the generator set. The warehouse is 50 years old so due to fire, heat and water sprinkling to douse the flames, all the four floors collapsed at about 3.30 p.m," he said.
"The authorities including BSES, Delhi Jal Board, Delhi Disaster Management, Building Department of MCD, SDM office, FSL and district crime team have been requested to inspect the place of fire as well as affected residential area," said the official, adding that legal action is being initiated.
(With inputs from IANS)
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