According to the Delhi Fire Services Department, the fire incident was reported at around 3.30 pm. Locals noticed the flames and immediately raised an alarm.
Nepal is set to face a catastrophic forest fire incident in the coming days, but the local authorities have been less prepared and reliant only on the traditional method despite repeated stances over the years.
Mukesh Chaudhary, Deputy Superintendent of Police, East Kutch, said, "We received information about the fire incident from the Gandhidham city of Kutch. Upon receiving the news about the blaze, we dispatched a team of fire tenders and a police team for dousing operations."
The Progressive Park is located in Tigaria Badshah locality in the city and the fire incident occurred at around 8 am on Wednesday. Upon receiving the information, the fire tenders immediately rushed to the spot and began the rescue operation.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah arrived at the scene of the fire incident in the main market of Sonamarg in Ganderbal district of the Union Territory on Tuesday, to take stock of the situation firsthand.
Speaking to ANI, the DCP said, "An unfortunate incident unfolded here in Sonamarg yesterday wherein many shops were damaged. Our revenue and fire services team is here. We have assessed the damaged shops and we will forward the report today so the shop owners can get some relief."
Making a staunch criticism after a couple of fire incidents at the ongoing Mahakumbh, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that the BJP has set "Mahakumbh on fire."
A massive fire broke out at a sofa and beds manufacturing unit in Uppal of Medchal-Malkajgiri district Telangana. Four fire engines were promptly dispatched to the site and managed to control the fire, no casualties were reported, said an official.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed the Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) to take immediate action for the effective control of forest fire incidents in the state's highly sensitive districts, as per a release.
Andhra Pradesh Minister of Civil Supplies, Food & Consumer Affairs Nadendla Manohar visited the victims of the recent fire incident in Kaikaluru to offer his support and condolences.