Overview

• A major fire broke out in the Anarkali building and Delhi Development Authority's shopping complex in Jhandewalan, Delhi, on April 1, 2025.
• The five-storey building, which was undergoing repair work, was completely destroyed along with several vehicles parked outside.
• Firefighters deployed cranes to extinguish flames on the upper floors, successfully bringing the fire under control after two hours.
• Businesses within the complex, including ICICI Bank and Domino's Pizza, suffered significant losses, with cash in the bank reportedly destroyed.
• The cause of the fire remains undetermined, and investigations are ongoing to determine if a short circuit was involved.