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A massive fire broke out in the kitchen of Parikrama restaurant on Barakhamba Road in the national capital on Tuesday, a Fire Department official said.
The incident took place at around 3:40 pm, after which fire tenders were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, fire service personnel found the fire burning within the kitchen chimney and the accumulated oil inside it. Fire tenders from the nearest station and a specialised Bronto Sky Lift were also deployed for rescue operations. The official added that seven fire tenders were dispatched to the scene and the blaze has been brought under control. No casualties were reported, the Delhi Fire Service added. Speaking to ANI, Fire Department Official Mukesh Verma said, "At 15:40, the fire control room received a report of a fire in the kitchen of Parikrama Restaurant. Fire tenders from the nearest station and our specialised Bronto Sky Lift--deployed for rescue operations--were immediately dispatched to the scene; a total of seven vehicles were sent. Upon arrival, fire service personnel found the fire burning within the kitchen chimney and the accumulated oil inside it." He added, "The fire has now been completely brought under control. There have been no casualties or injuries resulting from this incident. We are currently evacuating the building, and it will be reopened once the smoke has cleared." The official further added that the restaurant will be reopened once the smoke clears. Further details are awaited. (ANI)
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