LIVE Updates: Car Catches Fire Near Red Fort Metro Station Gate No. 1, Delhi

Updated: 11 November 2025 | 08:00 AM IST

A car parked near Gate No. 1 of Red Fort Metro Station caught fire early Tuesday morning, triggering panic among commuters and tourists in the area. Fire tenders rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control. No injuries have been reported so far.

Latest Updates:

• 08:00 AM – Fire officials confirm no casualties; cause suspected to be electrical short circuit.
• 07:45 AM – Fire doused successfully; traffic movement restored.
• 07:30 AM – Eyewitnesses report sudden smoke and flames from the vehicle.
• 07:15 AM – Police cordon off the area; Metro Gate No. 1 temporarily closed.
• 07:00 AM – Car engulfed in flames near Red Fort Metro Station; visuals show thick smoke.

Location:

Red Fort Metro Station, Gate No. 1, Delhi

Emergency Response:

• Two fire tenders deployed.
• Delhi Police managing crowd and traffic.
• Forensic team expected to inspect the vehicle by noon.

️ Eyewitness Account:

“We saw flames suddenly rise from the car. People started running in panic,” said Anil Sharma, a local vendor.

⚠️ Advisory:

Commuters are advised to avoid Red Fort Metro Gate No. 1 for the next few hours. Entry available via Gate No. 2 and Gate No. 3.