North Block Fire in Delhi: Flames Erupt at Building Housing Home and Finance Ministries

A North Block fire in Delhi was reported on Monday after thick smoke was spotted rising from the historic government building that houses the Union ministries of Home Affairs and Finance. The incident prompted an emergency response, but the flames were brought under control and no casualties were reported in the immediate aftermath.

According to police, renovation work was underway on the building’s rooftop when the fire broke out. Labourers present at the site managed to extinguish the flames before the situation escalated further.

The fire reportedly involved an old plastic water tank on the terrace. The incident raised concern after smoke became visible around the prominent British-era administrative complex in the national capital.

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Six Fire Tenders Dispatched to North Block

Delhi Fire Services received information about the smoke at approximately 11:10 am on October 26. Six fire tenders were rushed to the location to respond to the incident and assess the situation.

Emergency personnel responded as smoke was seen rising from the building, which houses key government offices. The situation was subsequently brought under control.

Authorities reported no casualties immediately after the incident. The available information did not indicate any injuries or provide details of damage beyond the fire involving the rooftop water tank.

North Block is one of the major administrative buildings in New Delhi and accommodates important Union government departments, including the ministries responsible for home affairs and finance.

Milind Deora Notices Smoke While Travelling to Parliament

Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora also noticed the smoke while travelling to Parliament. In a post on X, he said he had seen thick smoke rising from behind North Block and expressed hope that everyone was safe and emergency services were responding swiftly.

His post drew attention to the incident as the fire response was underway.

The immediate situation was brought under control, with labourers helping extinguish the flames and fire tenders dispatched to the site. Further details about the cause of the fire or any additional assessment of the rooftop area were not provided in the available information.