Major fire breaks out at a popular Delhi market, no casualties reported

The fire broke out at 8.55 pm at Dilli Haat, according to the Delhi Fire Service.

Even though no injuries were reported in the fire, around 25 to 30 stalls were completely burnt to ashes in the market, said reports.

Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra, in a post on X, said the fire was doused.

"There are no reports of any casualties in the fire. I am going to Delhi Haat," he said.

In visuals, thick smoke could be seen rising above stalls in the market. "Several traders have lost their goods in the fire. After the fire broke out, people started rushing towards the Dilli Haat exit. It seems like a major fire," NDTV quoted a witness as saying.

Goods worth crores of rupees were destroyed in the fire, as per shopkeepers of the market.

The market houses handicraft stalls from across the country. Stalls of different states have caught fire, reports said.