A massive fire broke out at the Punjabi Tadka restaurant in southeast Delhi early Sunday morning, triggering several commercial gas cylinder explosions.
The incident highlights the persistent risks associated with commercial LPG storage in densely populated urban areas, where explosions can threaten nearby infrastructure and residents.
Fire services received the alert at approximately 4:45 a.m. [1]. The blaze occurred near the Kalkaji-Govindpuri flyover, a high-traffic area of the city. The intensity of the fire led to the explosion of three commercial LPG cylinders [1], which created panic among local residents and passersby.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene to battle the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent buildings. The restaurant's interior was heavily engulfed in flames as firefighters worked to neutralize the remaining gas hazards.
Officials have not yet reported the cause of the fire. The area remains under observation as authorities assess the damage to the structure, and the surrounding environment.
“A massive fire broke out at the Punjabi Tadka restaurant in southeast Delhi”
The explosion of multiple commercial cylinders in a residential-commercial hub like Kalkaji underscores the critical need for strict adherence to fire safety protocols and the proper storage of combustible materials in Delhi's restaurant sector.
