Shop owners look for belongings as firefighters try to douse the fire inside Dilli Haat in New Delhi on April 30, 2025.
| Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap
The Delhi Police said it has launched an investigation into the fire that broke out at Dilli Haat in south Delhi’s INA area, in which at least 30 shops were gutted.
Police will examine CCTV footage from multiple areas to determine the cause of the fire on Wednesday (April 30) night, an official said. No casualties were reported.
“We have launched a detailed investigation into the fire incident that took place at Dilli Haat. We have formed multiple teams,” said a senior police officer.
The officer said police are also verifying the response time of the fire teams that rushed to the location.
A massive fire broke out at Dilli Haat, a popular market in the INA area, gutting over 30 shops and destroying items worth several crore rupees. Thirteen fire tenders had to be deployed to control the fire.
Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra also rushed to the spot to take stock of the situation.
Published – May 01, 2025 11:36 am IST
Anurag Dhole is a seasoned journalist and content writer with a passion for delivering timely, accurate, and engaging stories. With over 8 years of experience in digital media, she covers a wide range of topics—from breaking news and politics to business insights and cultural trends. Jane's writing style blends clarity with depth, aiming to inform and inspire readers in a fast-paced media landscape. When she’s not chasing stories, she’s likely reading investigative features or exploring local cafés for her next writing spot.
- ANURAG DHOLEhttps://indiatadkha.com/author/bitlancetechhubgmail-com/
- ANURAG DHOLEhttps://indiatadkha.com/author/bitlancetechhubgmail-com/
- ANURAG DHOLEhttps://indiatadkha.com/author/bitlancetechhubgmail-com/
- ANURAG DHOLEhttps://indiatadkha.com/author/bitlancetechhubgmail-com/
