Another 100 seized vehicles were in trouble. Why did the Delhi police’s Vazrabad code catch fire again?
According to an official from the Delhi Fire Department, the department received a call at 2.32am to report the fire. TOI quoted officials as saying: “Five fire bids were sent to the scene, with about 35 firefighters at the scene to put out the fire. The fire was under control at 3.25 a.m.
The official confirmed that 65 twin-wheeled and 35 four-wheeled motorcycles were dug in the fire. “Of course of 100 vehicles, 65 are two-wheelers, including motorcycles, scooters, etc., and 35 are four-wheelers, including cars, rhythms, pickup trucks and others. All of this was caught by Delhi police.”
Firefighters described the many difficulties they encountered at the scene. South Malkhana is located within the yard, surrounded by narrow and muddy driveways, which hinders the movement of the fire. A firefighter said: “The fire spread rapidly due to the presence of highly flammable substances in the yard, including parts of vehicles such as fuel tanks and CNG cylinders.
“The plastic and foam boards stored in these deactivated vehicles are also quickly fed to the flames.” The area around the yard, filled with dry leaves, overgrown bushes and small trees, further facilitated the rapid spread of the fire.
This is not the first time Wazirabad Yard has been affected by the fire. Just 12 days ago, more than 300 vehicles were burned down in a fire at the same location. Last year, in January, a fire destroyed at least 450 cars. In May, another fire reduced more than 300 cars to ashes. In August, two fires were reported within a week – the first damaged 125 cars, while the second was caused by around 150. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the latest fire.(with TOI input)
