Massive Fire at Parking Lot Next to Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia Metro Station

A massive fire broke out at a e-rickshaw parking station next to Delhi's Jamia Nagar metro station on Wednesday, 8 June.

Visuals shared on social media from the spot show the parking lot covered in flames.

At least eleven fire tenders were present at the spot after a call was received around 5:02 am, the Delhi Fire Service said. The fire was brought under control soon after.

At least 10 cars, 30 new e-rickshaws, 50 old e-rickshaws, one motorcycle, and two scooters have been charred in the fire.

#Thread | Massive fire at e-rickshaw parking lot next to Delhi's Jamia Nagar metro station. 11 fire-tenders at the spot. Close to 80 e-rickshaws, 10 cars charred. No casualties reported.

Visuals: @mayank0403@TheQuint @QuintHindi #delhifire #jamianagar pic.twitter.com/EhdbQGrUAz

— Eshwar (@hey_eshwar) June 8, 2022

(With inputs from Mayank Chawla.)