A fire broke out at North Block in New Delhi on Monday, October 26, sending thick black smoke into the air near Parliament. Six fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and the situation was brought under control.
According to Delhi Fire Services, an emergency call reporting smoke from North Block was received around 11.10 am. Firefighters were immediately dispatched to the government building.
The incident occurred while repair work was underway on the building’s roof. Initial reports indicated that electrical wiring may have caught fire, although another account pointed to an old plastic water tank. The exact cause remains to be officially established.
Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora noticed thick smoke rising from behind North Block while travelling towards Parliament. He shared visuals of the incident on X and expressed concern for the safety of those at the location.
Fire officials brought the situation under control, and no casualties were reported in the initial updates. Authorities are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident.
North Block, situated on Raisina Hill near Parliament, is part of the historic Central Secretariat complex. The fire did not occur inside the Parliament building, contrary to the impression created by some initial descriptions.
