Fire breaks out at Delhi’s Akashwani Bhawan

No injuries have been reported.

January 24, 2021 08:19 am | Updated 10:42 am IST - New Delhi

Akashwani Bhawan (Broadcasting House) in New Delhi. Photo for representation only.

Akashwani Bhawan (Broadcasting House) in New Delhi. Photo for representation only.

A fire broke out on the first floor of the Akashwani Bhawan on Sansad Marg early on Sunday morning, a Delhi Fire Services (DFS) official said.

No injuries were reported, he said.

A call was received at around 5.57 a.m. Eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot, said Atul Garg, Director, DFS.

The flames were doused, he said, adding that the fire started from room number 101 and was caused by some electrical appliance.

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