A massive fire broke out on Friday at the Azadpur Mandi, Asias largest wholesale vegetable and fruits market. Officials have reported that the fire has been successfully contained. The emergency services were alerted to the blaze at 5:20 PM after plums of thick smoke into the air, prompting the dispatch of 11 fire tenders from the Delhi Fire Service to the scene after receiving the distress call.#WATCH | A fire broke out in the Azadpur vegetable market of Delhi. No casualties have been reported. The fire has been brought under control, cooling process is underway. pic.twitter.com/viXr82GSY5— ANI (@ANI) September 29, 2023 In the videos shared across different social media platforms, massive flames and smoke ballooning over the market can be seen, which caused the destruction of countless stalls and storage areas of fresh produce.VIDEO | Fire breaks out at Azadpur Mandi in Delhi. Multiple fire tenders are at the spot. More details are awaited. pic.twitter.com/Y4LCesLpZV— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 29, 2023 As per the reports, the fire was brought under control by 6:30 PM, and the cooling process is underway as confirmed by officials. Importantly, there have been no immediate reports of casualties resulting from the incident.VIDEO | The fire that broke out earlier today at Azadpur Mandi, Delhis largest vegetable market, is now under control. pic.twitter.com/w39jMBZ01v— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 29, 2023 However, officials are yet to confirm the cause of the fire.
