Gurgaon: Three fire incidents were reported across the city on Sunday, including a major blaze at a Tata Motors warehouse near Hero Honda Chowk that took over three hours and multiple fire tenders to control.The warehouse fire broke out around 11am in a section storing cardboard boxes and quickly escalated due to highly combustible material. Employees initially tried to contain the flames, while nearby units deployed water jets, but the fire spread rapidly. Three workers inside managed to escape unharmed.Fire officials said a call was received around 11.30am at Sector 37 fire station, following which teams were rushed to the spot. A total of 18 fire tenders were deployed to douse the blaze. Though the fire has been brought under control, a tin shed collapsed at the site. One fire tender remains stationed at the warehouse as a precaution.Officials said the warehouse, spread over nearly an acre, is located close to a workshop. Preliminary findings suggest a short circuit as a possible cause, though welding work underway at the premises may also have triggered the blaze. A detailed probe is underway.In a separate incident, a fire broke out at a house and an adjoining fan-and-cooler shop on Khandsa Road, sending plumes of smoke into the sky. Residents and workers evacuated in time, and no injuries were reported.Another blaze was reported in an open area near Delhi Public School along Dwarka Expressway, where accumulated scrap and debris caught fire. Officials suspect a lit cigarette or deliberate ignition may have caused the incident. The flames spread quickly in the heat before being contained.Fire department officials said rising temperatures are aiding the rapid spread of fires and urged residents and businesses to exercise caution.
