Fire breaks out in food van in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 17: A fire broke out in a food van outside the Vishwavidyalaya metro station here on Sunday morning, officials said.

No one was injured in the incident, they said.

“We received a call at 10.55 am that a fire had broken out in a food van stationed outside the Vishwavidyalaya metro station,” a Delhi Fire Services (DFS) official said.

Two fire engines were pressed into service and the fire was doused by 12 noon, he said.

Delhi Police said in a statement that a PCR call was received at 11.02 am at Maurice Nagar police station regarding the fire near Vishwavidyalaya metro station.

The fire broke out in a food van outside the metro station’s gate no. 4. It appears that the fire started in electrical equipment used for cooking, police said.(PTI)

Hot this week

Pay hike of Assam ministers, MLAs likely as 3-member panel submits report

Full report likely by Oct 30 Guwahati Sept 25: There...

Meghalaya Biological Park Inaugurated After 25 Years: A New Chapter in Conservation and Education

Shillong, Nov 28: Though it took nearly 25 years...

ANSAM rejects Kuki’s separate administration demand, says bifurcation not acceptable

Guwahati, Sept 8: Rejecting the separate administration demand of...

Meghalaya man missing in Bangkok

Shillong, Jan 10: A 57-year-old Meghalaya resident, Mr. Treactchell...

Meghalaya’s historic fiber paves the way for eco-friendly products and sustainable livelihoods

By Roopak Goswami Shillong, Oct 25: From making earbuds to...

Meghalaya’s local cuisines hold secret remedies for hypertension: Study

Guwahati, Dec 13: Commonly used plants in local cuisines...

Lou Majaw honoured with Shyntor Excellence Award

Shyntor Bulia (Ri-Bhoi), Dec13: Meghalaya’s Bob Dylan famed Lou...

‘Ha Lyngkha Bneng – The Elysian Field’ screened in city

Shillong, Dec 13: ‘Ha Lyngkha Bneng – The Elysian...

‘Minority Regional Council’ to be detrimental for Garos: ACHIK

Shillong, Dec 13: The A’chik Conscious Holistically Integrated Krima...

Chai to Craft Coffee: India’s Quiet Beverage Transition

By Dipak Kurmi India has long worn its identity as...

Australia Enforces World-First Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

By Satyabrat Borah On December 10, 2025, Australia became the...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories