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IN PHOTOS: Transformer catches fire at Prasar Bharati Secretariat in Delhi; no injuries reported

Updated On: 09 May, 2026 08:02 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

A transformer caught fire at the Prasar Bharati Secretariat building located on Copernicus Marg in the national capital on Saturday afternoon, triggering panic among people present in the area. However, no injuries or casualties were reported in the incident. (PICS/ PTI,X)

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According to fire department officials, fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot after information regarding the blaze was receive.

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According to fire department officials, fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot after information regarding the blaze was receive.
Firefighters launched an operation to contain the fire and succeeded in bringing the situation under control within a short period of time

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Firefighters launched an operation to contain the fire and succeeded in bringing the situation under control within a short period of time

Officials said the fire was confined to the transformer area, preventing it from spreading further inside the premises. Authorities are yet to ascertain the exact cause of the fire

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Officials said the fire was confined to the transformer area, preventing it from spreading further inside the premises. Authorities are yet to ascertain the exact cause of the fire

Further details regarding the extent of damage are awaited

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Further details regarding the extent of damage are awaited

Meanwhile, in a separate incident earlier this week, a fire had broken out at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) building in New Delhi on May 5

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Meanwhile, in a separate incident earlier this week, a fire had broken out at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) building in New Delhi on May 5

According to Delhi Fire Services officials, the blaze at the RBI building had originated from a box containing solar panels installed at the premises. Fire officials stated that the fire was brought under control promptly, and no injuries or casualties were reported in the incident

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According to Delhi Fire Services officials, the blaze at the RBI building had originated from a box containing solar panels installed at the premises. Fire officials stated that the fire was brought under control promptly, and no injuries or casualties were reported in the incident

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