On the evening of Monday, November 10 2025, a powerful explosion ripped through a parked car near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro station in Delhi’s Old City, triggering a chain reaction of fires and widespread panic. According to emergency services, the blast took place around 6:55 p.m., and was followed by at least three to four nearby vehicles bursting into flames. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic: one resident reported seeing a huge fireball and said the explosion felt as if we were all going to die.
Initial official reports confirm at least one death and several injured, though some media outlets suggest the fatality count may be higher (up to eight) as investigations continue. In response to the incident, the Delhi Police sealed off the area and deployed bomb-disposal teams, raising a high alert across the city. Fire crews from the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) arrived promptly, dispatching seven fire tenders and multiple ambulances to contain the blaze and evacuate the injured.
The explosion’s dramatic impact on a heritage-rich and high-security zone has heightened concerns. Located just metres from the historic fort and densely populated Old Delhi lanes, the location is normally a hub of tourists, vendors and daily commuters. Authorities are investigating whether the blast was caused by a mechanical fault, accidental ignition, or deliberate act of sabotage amid other arrests in the region of suspected terror activity. Early reports note that the car exploded first and the fire spread to adjacent vehicles granular details of the device or materials involved remain unclear.
At least eight people have been killed and several others injured after an explosion was reported near Red Fort. A high alert has been sounded in Delhi. Around seven fire tenders were pressed into action.
Where did the blast take place
The blast reportedly took place in a car outside the Lal Quila (Red Fort) metro station in a car on Monday evening. The nature of the explosion is not known yet.