A massive fire broke out in Gaffar Market, Karol Bagh, on Friday, and reports suggest that 27 fire service vehicles were deployed. The incident damaged a four-storey building without resulting in casualties. The fire has affected approximately 40 to 45 shops, according to Delhi Fire Service."Approximately 40 to 45 shops were affected. The fire has now been completely brought under control. There are no reports of any casualties," said Delhi Fire Service Divisional Officer, Mukesh Verma.The blaze was reported in Shop No. 13/21 Puri Plaza, Block 13, Chain Wali Gali. Delhi Police said a PCR call about the fire in Chain Wali Gali reached Karol Bagh Police Station at about 1:28 am. As the fire intensified, more tenders were called in until the total reached 27, including water tenders, water bowsers and other emergency vehicles. &nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hegseth-national-guard-equipment-washington-impeachment-threat-1793934443187">Hegseth expands National Guard's presence in Washington amid impeachment threat</a> The fire is now under control, officials said. Preliminary information points to overheating or overcharging of batteries as a possible trigger. Reports from the Fire Department and the Electrical Inspector will be sought to determine the exact cause. A forensic science laboratory team will also examine the building for other combustible material. &nbsp;“Initial reports suggested the fire started in a shop dealing in batteries. From there, it gradually spread to the upper floors. In total, 27 fire tenders and around 125 personnel were deployed. It was a very demanding operation because the lanes are narrow.”&nbsp; The extent of the damage has not been officially assessed. Gaffar Market is a densely packed commercial area in Karol Bagh, central Delhi. The area has seen several major fires in recent years, among them a June 2022 blaze that drew 39 fire tenders.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">#WATCH | Delhi: A fire broke out at a shop in Chain Wali Gali, Gaffar Market, last night. Firefighting operations are underway.

No casualties or injuries have been reported, with only property damage reported. Prima facie, battery overheating or overcharging is suspected to have triggered the blaze, Delhi Police said.

Deputy Chief Fire Officer MK Chattopadhyay said that the call was received at 1:30 AM. The building has a basement, a ground floor and three upper floors (G+3). The fire started in one or two shops on the ground floor and then spread to the upper floors. There were mobile accessories and crockery shops in the building. A search operation will be conducted once the fire is completely extinguished.&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2118551099271761935?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2026</a></blockquote>
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A massive fire at Delhi's Gaffar Market damaged 40-45 shops and a four-storey building. No casualties have been reported.

A massive fire broke out in Gaffar Market, Karol Bagh, on Friday, and reports suggest that 27 fire service vehicles were deployed. The incident damaged a four-storey building without resulting in casualties. The fire has affected approximately 40 to 45 shops, according to Delhi Fire Service. "Approximately 40 to 45 shops were affected. The fire has now been completely brought under control. There are no reports of any casualties," said Delhi Fire Service Divisional Officer, Mukesh Verma. The blaze was reported in Shop No. 13/21 Puri Plaza, Block 13, Chain Wali Gali. Delhi Police said a PCR call about the fire in Chain Wali Gali reached Karol Bagh Police Station at about 1:28 am. As the fire intensified, more tenders were called in until the total reached 27, including water tenders, water bowsers and other emergency vehicles. Also Read: Hegseth expands National Guard's presence in Washington amid impeachment threat The fire is now under control, officials said. Preliminary information points to overheating or overcharging of batteries as a possible trigger. Reports from the Fire Department and the Electrical Inspector will be sought to determine the exact cause. A forensic science laboratory team will also examine the building for other combustible material. “Initial reports suggested the fire started in a shop dealing in batteries. From there, it gradually spread to the upper floors. In total, 27 fire tenders and around 125 personnel were deployed. It was a very demanding operation because the lanes are narrow.” The extent of the damage has not been officially assessed. Gaffar Market is a densely packed commercial area in Karol Bagh, central Delhi. The area has seen several major fires in recent years, among them a June 2022 blaze that drew 39 fire tenders.

A massive fire at Delhi's Gaffar Market damaged 40-45 shops and a four-storey building. No casualties have been reported.

40-45 shops damaged in massive blaze at Karol Bagh's Gaffar Market

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40-45 shops damaged in massive blaze at Karol Bagh's Gaffar Market