India / People including firefighters trapped as burning Delhi factory collapses after blast

Hindustan Times : Jan 02, 2020, 10:58 AM
New Delhi: A fire broke out at a factory in Delhi’s Peeragarhi early Thursday. At least 35 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot.

A call was received around 4 .23 am about a fire in a factory at Udyog Nagar, Peeragarhi, and accordingly seven fire tenders were sent for rescue operations, said Atul Garg, Director, Delhi Fire Service. However, later due to a blast the building collapsed and several people, including fire brigade personnel, were trapped. Rescue operations are underway, he added.

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