Firefighters extinguished a blaze on the third floor of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences building in Sagarpur, Delhi, this Thursday.
The incident occurred at a government-run research facility, raising concerns about safety protocols in specialized laboratories that may house flammable materials.
Delhi Fire Service personnel responded to the emergency at the CCRAS facility. Ten fire service vehicles were deployed to the scene to combat the flames [1]. The fire originated on the third floor of the building [2].
Emergency crews managed to bring the blaze under control within 30 minutes [1]. According to official reports, there were no casualties resulting from the fire [1].
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Officials said the origin of the blaze on the third floor remains under investigation [1].
While some reports suggested a different location in Vivek Vihar, verified data confirms the incident took place at the CCRAS building in Sagarpur [1, 2]. The rapid response of the Delhi Fire Service prevented the fire from spreading to other floors of the research center.
“Ten fire service vehicles were deployed to the scene to combat the flames”
The swift containment of the fire prevented a potential catastrophe at a national research hub. Because the CCRAS focuses on Ayurvedic sciences, the investigation will likely examine whether chemical reagents or organic materials contributed to the fire's start, highlighting the need for stringent fire safety audits in scientific institutions.
