Delhi: Factory fire claims 11 lives, leaves 4 injured in Alipur
PTI, four additional bodies were discovered at the site, bringing the total death toll. The incident, which occurred on Thursday evening, also resulted in injuries to four individuals, who are currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital.
Also Read: Delhi news: At least seven dead after massive fire erupts at a paint factory in Narela's Alipur market The charred bodies of the 11 victims were recovered from the factory, which also houses chemical godowns, located in Alipur's Dayal market, a Delhi Fire Services (DFS) official said.
The fire was preceded by a blast and soon it spread to nearby buildings, including a drug rehabilitation centre and eight shops. Also Read: Harda blast news: 11 dead, over 200 injured in firecracker factory explosion in MP | Video The DFS official said a call about the fire was received around 5:30 pm on Thursday and 22 fire tenders were pressed into service. The blaze was brought under control by 9 pm, he said, adding that 11 charred bodies were recovered from the factory premises.
In a post on X, DFS chief Atul Garg said, “Despite best efforts by DFS, 11 labours died in paint factory fire in alipur area Delhi. Fire call was received @ 5.30 pm and 22 tenders were to the site but due to explosion building collapsed & workers trapped inside the factory and couldn't not be saved. Very very unfortunate day." A police officer indicated that the explosion is believed to have been triggered by chemicals stored in the warehouses.
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