Fire near Safdarjung Airport: Videos emerge showing massive blaze at NDMC godown

New Delhi: A massive fire broke out at an NDMC godown in the Safdarjung Airport area on Friday. Visuals circulating on social media showed huge flames and thick smoke rising near the roadside.

Police said that they received information around 6 pm from a local regarding the fire at the godown.

"Immediately upon receiving the information, police rushed to the spot, where heavy flames were observed in the NDMC godown. The police staff promptly and safely evacuated all persons from the fire-affected area. Due to the timely information provided by the public person, any major incident was averted," a senior police officer said.

At least eight fire engines have been rushed to the spot, and firefighting operations are currently underway.

There were no immediate reports of casualties.

The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, and further details are awaited.