Indian Parliament Annexe building fire brought under control: Report

Hindustan Times

17 August, 2020, 11:25 am

Last modified: 17 August, 2020, 02:39 pm

Indian Parliament Annexe building fire brought under control: Report

Seven fire tenders were engaged in the fire fighting operation, according to news agency ANI

Hindustan Times

17 August, 2020, 11:25 am

Last modified: 17 August, 2020, 02:39 pm

Fire tenders are seen outside the North Block in New Delhi in this file photo. A fire broke out on the sixth floor of the Parliament Annexe Building in New Delhi on Monday morning has been brought under control, according to news agency ANI. Photo: Hindustan Times

Fire tenders are seen outside the North Block in New Delhi in this file photo. A fire broke out on the sixth floor of the Parliament Annexe Building in New Delhi on Monday morning has been brought under control, according to news agency ANI. Photo: Hindustan Times

A fire, which broke out on the sixth floor of the Indian Parliament Annexe Building in New Delhi on Monday morning, has been brought under control, according to news agency ANI.

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Seven fire tenders were engaged in the fire fighting operation, the news agency said.

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