A fire broke out Monday on the second floor of the Ministry of Education office at the School of Planning and Architecture campus in Delhi.
The incident occurred at a high-profile government facility in the ITO area, creating potential operational disruptions for the ministry during a period of heightened administrative tension.
Emergency responders from the Delhi Fire Service were dispatched to the scene on Vikas Marg to combat the flames. According to reports, eight fire tenders [1] were deployed to manage the blaze and prevent it from spreading to other sections of the campus.
"According to an ANI update, the blaze started on the second floor of the Ministry office in Vikas Marg," ANI said [4].
Officials said that no casualties [2] resulted from the fire. The blaze was concentrated on the second floor of the office building located within the School of Planning and Architecture campus.
The cause of the fire has not been specified. However, the incident took place amid an ongoing row involving the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) [5].
Firefighters worked to secure the perimeter and extinguish the fire while ensuring the safety of personnel within the vicinity. The ministry has not yet released a statement regarding the extent of property damage, or the loss of official documents.
“Eight fire tenders were deployed to manage the blaze”
The occurrence of a fire at a central government office during a public controversy regarding national examinations like NEET and CBSE adds a layer of instability to the ministry's current environment. While there were no injuries, any damage to administrative records or infrastructure at the School of Planning and Architecture campus could further complicate the ministry's ability to resolve these academic disputes.
