Major fire in Narmada Apartments at Rashtrapati Bhawan Complex
Rashtrapati Bhavan Fire: A sudden fire broke out in the Rashtrapati Bhavan complex, one of the most secure and high-profile apartments in East Asia, on Monday afternoon. The fire broke out in flat number 19, located on the ground floor of the building.
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According to reports, the fire broke out at approximately 1 second 52 minutes. The fire department was immediately alerted. Residents inside the apartment were immediately evacuated, but everyone was evacuated safely within a short time.
Domestic Articles catch fire
Initial investigations revealed that the fire broke out in domestic articles, meaning anything from electronic equipment or kitchen utensils to firearms. However, the exact cause has been released pending investigation.
Fire near Gate No. 31
A minor fire has been reported in the Rashtrapati Bhavan complex in Delhi. The fire is reported to have broken out in flat No. 19 of Narmada Apartments and at Gate No. 31 of Rashtrapati Bhavan. The fire was brought under control by 2:15 pm.
Delhi | A minor fire was reported from the Rashtrapati Bhawan Complex. Fire was reported from Flat no. 19 of Narmada Apartments and Gate no.31 of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Fire was brought under control at 2.15 pm.
— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2025
Fire extinguished in 15 minutes
The fire department team received information on a fire alarm system. The team immediately launched an investigation and completely extinguished the fire in just 15 minutes. The fire was extinguished within 2 minutes at 2 p.m.
Fire officials stated that the fire was not large, so the situation was safely contained with a single vehicle. Failure to provide timely information could have led to further damage. It is a matter of relief that no casualties or injuries were reported in this incident. Everyone evacuated safely in time.
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Security was briefly increased in the Rashtrapati Bhavan complex following the incident, but the situation is now normal. The fire department and security department are investigating how the fire ultimately started.
Investigation underway
The incident is being investigated at the mosque in the presence of a forensic team and fire officials. Officials say that preliminary investigations suggest a short circuit or a domestic appliance may have caused the fire. However, the actual cause was only known after the report came in.
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