Najafgarh garment factory fire: Delhi Fire Services deploy 25 tenders to contain blaze
Emergency crews mobilised 25 tenders and heavy equipment within minutes to stop the industrial fire in Nangli Sakrawati from spreading.
A major fire that broke out at a garment factory in southwest Delhi's Najafgarh area was brought under control on Sunday afternoon following a swift, large-scale operation by the Delhi Fire Services. No casualties have been reported.
The emergency call reached fire control at approximately 4:21 pm from Nangli Sakrawati, near the local cremation ground. Initial responder units, including two water tenders, two water bowsers, and a Quick Response Vehicle, were dispatched immediately to the site.
Upon assessing the flames and structural conditions on arrival, fire commanders upgraded the response to a high-priority 'Make-4' incident at 4:40 pm. The escalation triggered a rapid surge of extra equipment and personnel from surrounding stations to prevent the fire from spreading to neighbouring properties.
Emergency response timeline and deployment
| Time | Incident status | Resources on site |
|---|---|---|
| 4:21 pm | Initial alarm logged | 2 water tenders, 2 bowsers, 1 QRV |
| 4:40 pm | Upgraded to Make-4 | Additional units and support teams dispatched |
| 5:25 pm | Downgraded to medium category | 25 total units, including 16 water trucks and hydraulic lift |
| Post-5:25 pm | Fire contained | Joint crews conducting cooling operations |
How emergency services contained the Najafgarh blaze
Senior fire department officials coordinated operations on the ground, directing joint teams as they encircled the structure. By 5:25 pm, the aggressive firefighting push successfully brought the situation down to a medium-category incident, stopping the flames from engulfing adjacent buildings in the Nangli Sakrawati industrial pocket.
In total, 25 fire vehicles took part in the operation. The task force deployed 16 water trucks, a hydraulic lift platform to tackle high flames, and specialized support units.
Fire officials confirmed that cooling operations started immediately after the main body of the fire was extinguished to eliminate hidden hotspots inside the garment storage areas.
What caused the fire?
The precise cause of the fire has not yet been established. Delhi Fire Services officials said a detailed technical probe and structural damage assessment will begin as soon as cooling operations finish and the site is declared fully safe.
The rapid response ensured that workers and local residents were kept at a safe distance, maintaining public safety throughout the operation.
Key numbers
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fire tenders deployed | 25 | Delhi Fire Services |
| Time reported | 4:21 pm, 8 November 2026 | Delhi Fire Services |
| Reported casualties | Nil | Delhi Fire Services |
In this story
| Name | Role in the story |
|---|---|
| Nangli Sakrawati | Specific neighbourhood in Najafgarh where the factory is located. |
| Delhi Fire Services | Managed the emergency firefighting operation. |
| Najafgarh | Location in southwest Delhi where the garment factory fire occurred. |
