A massive fire broke out in a shanty settlement near Sikanderpur Metro station in Gurugram, Haryana, on Saturday, destroying hundreds of shanties. Strong winds caused the blaze to spread rapidly, sparking panic in the area. Firefighters brought the fire under control with no reported casualties.
A fire erupted in a shanty cluster near Sikanderpur Metro station in Gurugram on Saturday, April 25. Eyewitnesses reported that the blaze quickly engulfed hundreds of shanties, with flames visible from a distance. Strong winds fueled its rapid spread, causing chaos in the locality.
Fire brigade teams, along with civil defense and police, rushed to the scene and launched firefighting operations. They evacuated residents to safer spots and managed traffic disruptions from the crowds.
No injuries or fatalities have been reported, providing some relief. Officials are investigating the cause, with initial suspicions of a short circuit or negligence, though confirmation is pending. Damage assessment is underway.
