Fire destroys Natural History Museum in Delhi, FICCI auditorium also damaged

April 26, 2016 07:37

A massive fire broke out at the National Museum of Natural History located in central Delhi early this morning. The fire broke out around 1.45 am and completely gutted the museum.

The FICCI auditorium, also in the same building, was also damaged in the fire. As many as 35 fire engines were rushed to the site to contain the blaze. Two fire officials were seriously injured and were rushed to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital where they are said to be in critical state.

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