A massive fire destroyed 10 cars [1] and two scooters [2] parked in an MCD parking zone under the Shahdara flyover in East Delhi.
The incident highlights the risks associated with high-density vehicle parking in urban infrastructure zones, where fire spread can be rapid and difficult to contain.
The blaze occurred late Saturday night [3] beneath the flyover. Emergency crews responded to the scene to combat the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to other nearby structures or vehicles.
Anoop Singh, a fire officer with the MCD fire department, said, "Four fire tenders were rushed to the spot" [4]. The coordinated effort by the fire services managed to bring the situation under control, though the vehicles in the immediate area were completely gutted.
Authorities said that no casualties occurred during the incident [5]. The fire department has not yet reported the cause of the blaze [6]. Local officials are expected to review the safety protocols of the MCD parking zone to determine if any hazards contributed to the outbreak.
Fire crews remained at the site for several hours to ensure the area was fully cooled and to clear the debris of the destroyed vehicles. The parking zone under the Shahdara flyover is a frequent site for commuter parking in the busy East Delhi district.
“A massive fire destroyed 10 cars and two scooters parked in an MCD parking zone”
The destruction of multiple vehicles in a designated municipal parking zone underscores the vulnerability of urban transit hubs. When fires occur under flyovers, the enclosed nature of the space can trap heat and smoke, increasing the risk of total vehicle loss even with a rapid response from fire services.
