Delhi's Gaffar Market Fire Sparks Alarm As Traders Demand 24-Hour Fire Tenders At 20 Markets, ₹100 Crore Relief Fund
New Delhi: After a major fire at a mobile accessory shop in Karol Bagh's Gaffar Market on Friday, the Chamber of Trade and Industry urged the Delhi government to deploy fire tenders round-the-clock at 20 crowded markets in the national capital till Bhai Dooj, and sought a Rs 100 crore relief fund for businesses affected by such incidents. In a letter to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the traders'…
New Delhi experienced panic on Friday after a devastating fire erupted at a mobile accessory shop located in Gaffar Market's Karol Bagh. The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged the Delhi government to provide immediate relief to the affected businesses by setting up fire tenders round-the-clock at 20 crowded markets until Bhai Dooj.
In a letter to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the traders body demanded the establishment of a Rs 100 crore relief fund to compensate small traders whose shops were damaged in fire incidents. The fire, which broke out at Chain Wali Gali during Dhanteras, required 22 fire tenders to control the flames, but the narrow approach lanes and heavy crowds hindered their swift movement.
Traders are worried about fire safety during Diwali, an annual period when fires are known to break out in the city's markets. The CTI has called for prompt action, including the deployment of firefighters and the creation of a dedicated relief fund to support businesses affected by fires during peak festive seasons.
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