Fire at Delhi's School of Planning and Architecture Controlled Without Casualties
Major fire at Delhi's SPA building doused; no casualties reported

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A fire at the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) in New Delhi was reported around 9 AM and was brought under control by 10:40 AM. No casualties occurred, and the fire primarily affected the offices of the Environmental Planning Department. The incident prompted clarifications from the Ministry of Education regarding the location.
- 01The fire broke out on the second floor of the SPA building, affecting only one floor.
- 02Eight fire engines were dispatched to control the blaze, which was extinguished by 10:40 AM.
- 03The Ministry of Education clarified that the fire did not occur at its office but at the SPA building located near ITO.
- 04No casualties or significant property loss were reported from the incident.
- 05The cause of the fire is under investigation by the police.
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A fire erupted at the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) in New Delhi on Monday morning, with the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) receiving a distress call at approximately 9 AM. The fire was reported on the second floor, specifically within the offices of the Environmental Planning Department. Following standard operational protocols, eight fire engines were dispatched, and by 10:40 AM, the fire was successfully brought under control. Fortunately, there were no casualties, and only office materials were damaged. The Ministry of Education clarified that the incident occurred at SPA, not at its own office, which is located at Kartavya Bhavan-2, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi. Initial reports mistakenly indicated that the fire was at the Ministry's office, which the DFS later corrected. Fire-fighting operations were supported by ambulances and police personnel to ensure public safety.
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The fire incident raised concerns regarding safety protocols at educational institutions in Delhi.
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