43 killed in massive fire at factory in Delhi's Anaj Mandi area
Delhi fire
A major fire broke out in a multi-storey building in Anaj Mandi near Rani Jhansi Road, Delhi, in which more than 43people have died of suffocation and a large number of people were evacuated.
According to fire department sources, the information about the fire incident was received around 5:30 AM and immediately after that around 30 vehicles of fire brigade were sent to the spot.
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At least 50 people have been rescued so far. The fire has been doused and rescue efforts are underway.
"A fire broke out in a 600 sq feet plot. It was very dark inside. It is a factory where school bags, bottles and other materials were kept," saidDeputy Fire Chief Officer Sunil Choudhary.
Reacting to the deaths, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said: "Rescue operations going on. Firemen doing their best. Injured are being taken to hospitals."
Kishore Kumar, Medical Superintendent of Lok Nayak Hospital, had told ANI: "We got 14 casualties, of which 10 were brought dead. The causalities have been brought from basti area near filmistan. Our team of doctors is attending to those who are alive."
Mohammad Asim, a local said, "The flat was given on rent. It was a short circuit. Fire brigade team and police teams did a great job."
The fire has been completely doused and rescue operations are currently underway.
(With inputs from ANI)