Massive fire destroys 50 shops at Delhi market; owners suffer losses worth crores

The market complex, which consists largely of temporary and semi-permanent stalls selling handicrafts, traditional clothing and other items from different Indian states, was largely deserted when the fire began early in the morning.

A major fire broke out at Nature Bazaar in south Delhi on Sunday morning, gutting at least 50 shops and causing losses worth crores of rupees to vendors. The blaze triggered a large-scale firefighting operation before it was finally brought under control after several hours. No casualties or injuries were reported.

According to Delhi Fire Services officials, a distress call reporting the fire was received at around 7:37 am.

Multiple fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the site near Andheria Mor in the Lado Sarai area.

Firefighters battled the flames for hours to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures.

The market complex, which consists largely of temporary and semi-permanent stalls selling handicrafts, traditional clothing and other items from different Indian states, was largely deserted when the fire began early in the morning.

Local residents who noticed smoke rising from the area alerted the fire department.