Delhi Fire Services Officer Yashwant Meena informed that the thermocol in the theatre caught fire during iron welding. He informed that because the theatre was under maintenance, there was no loss of life.
According to the Delhi Fire Service, a call regarding the blaze was received at 2:39 AM from the residential quarters of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
Ashish Sood, as of 17 December, 74 premises had been inspected. Of these, 45 were found compliant with fire safety norms, 24 received notices for non-compliance, and 5 establishments were ordered to be closed due to serious violations.
According to the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), firefighting and cooling operations were carried out through the night to control the blaze. One body was recovered from the site, while another injured person, a child, was rushed to Safdarjung Hospital for treatment.
According to the Delhi Fire Services, the blaze erupted in Flat No. 19 of Narmada Apartment near Gate No. 31. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and the operation to douse the fire started soon after.
According to officials, the fire department received a call about the blaze at 1:22 pm. In response, 14 fire tenders, including a turntable ladder (TTL), were immediately dispatched to the location due to the high-rise nature of the building.