New Delhi: A fire broke out at Brahmaputra Apartments near Parliament in New Delhi on Saturday, October 18. Several flats of members of parliament are reportedly engulfed in the blaze.
After receiving information, six fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the blaze that erupted at the multi-storey apartments on the BD Marg. According to reports, these flats are allotted to Rajya Sabha MPs.
Visuals From The Spot:
Senior officials also rushed to the spot. A call regarding the fire at Brahmaputra Apartment on Baba Kharag Singh Marg was received at 1.22 pm, an official said, are reported by PTI.
Fourteen fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the blaze was brought under control by 2.10 pm, a Delhi Fire Services official said.
In the visuals which surfaced online, massive flames could be seen billowing out of the structure. The bottom two floors of the apartments suffered damage.
The reason for the fire is not known yet.. So far, there are no reports of any injuries in the blaze. The extent of collateral damage due to the fire is yet to be ascertained.
The building was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2020. It houses residences of several Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs.
