Delhi news: Massive fire erupts at Alipur market; three dead, search for others underway
At least three people were killed in a massive fire that broke out in a paint factory at Dayalpur Market in Alipur of North Delhi on Thursday evening, Delhi Police said. "Charred bodies of the three persons were recovered from the premises of the factory located at Dayalpur Market in Alipur," news agency PTI reported quoting fire officials.
According to police, the fire was preceded by a blast in the factory. Also Read | "A search operation is underway at the site of the incident," he added.
An official from the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) told the news agency that a call was received at 5.25 pm. "As many as 22 fire tenders are present at the site to douse the blaze," the fire official said.
He further added that the fire was contained by around 9 pm, adding that the cooling-off operation was underway. Milestone Alert!
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