Two fires erupt in Delhi overnight: Narela Factory, Gulati Restaurant affected

NEW DELHI:- Gulati Hotel, near India Gate in New Delhi, was engulfed in flames early in the morning on Wednesday, July 17. It triggered a swift response from the Delhi Fire Service.

According to officials from the Delhi Fire Service quoted in media reports, the fire started at approximately 2:48 am in the sitting area of the hotel and quickly spread to the first floor. Initial investigations by the police suggest that a short circuit may have caused the blaze, although a thorough probe into the incident is underway.

Four fire tenders were dispatched to the scene to combat the flames, successfully brought under control within an hour of the fire department’s arrival. Despite some furniture and other items being gutted in the fire, fortunately, there were no casualties reported.

Gulati Hotel, renowned for its delectable butter chicken and frequently recommended on lists of must-visit food spots in Delhi, is situated in the bustling Pandhara Road Market area, close to the iconic India Gate.

Another fire incident was reported from Narela on the same day. The fire affected a factory in the Narela Industrial Area that specialized in producing plastic granules and polythene materials. The fire broke out between 1:42 and 1:44 AM local time. A total of 15 fire tenders rushed to the scene to extinguish the flames, which were reportedly intense due to the nature of the materials involved. Authorities managed to bring the situation under control after significant efforts.

No injuries were reported in either incident. Videos capturing the intensity of both incidents quickly circulated on social media platforms, drawing attention to the prompt response of fire services and the challenges faced during firefighting operations in densely populated urban areas.

Authorities continue to assess the extent of damages at both locations, with efforts focused on restoring normalcy as investigations into the causes of the fires progress.