New Delhi: A fire broke out at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) building in New Delhi on Tuesday afternoon, prompting a swift response from local emergency services. According to Delhi fire officials, the blaze originated within a container housing solar panels on the premises. Although the incident caused temporary alarm, firefighting teams managed to bring the situation under control within fifteen minutes of being notified. No injuries or casualties were reported in connection with the event, ensuring that staff and bystanders remained safe throughout the ordeal.
Emergency responders received the initial report at approximately 1:05 PM, and five fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the site to manage the flames. The efficiency of the response prevented the fire from spreading to other sections of the central bank’s facility. This incident marks the third fire-related emergency in the capital within a short period, following a blaze in the Chawri Bazar area on Monday and an earlier fire reported near the Connaught Place fire station on Sunday evening.
Authorities are expected to conduct a further investigation into the malfunction of the solar panel equipment to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The quick containment of the fire at such a high-profile financial institution highlights the readiness of the Delhi Fire Service in protecting critical infrastructure. Regular operations are expected to resume as officials finalize their safety assessments of the building’s electrical and renewable energy systems.
