35 killed after fire breaks out in factory in Delhi's Anaj Mandi area early Sunday morning; rescue ops underway

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At least, 35 people have died after a fire broke out in a factory in Delhi's Anaj Mandi area in Rani Jhansi Road on early Sunday morning. According to multiple reports, 50 people have been rescued so far, although more people are feared trapped inside. According to NDTV,  labourers working in the factory were asleep inside the factory when the fire broke out reportedly around 5 am. The cause of the fire is still unknown, say, officials.

A call about the fire was received at 5:22 am on Sunday following which 30 fire tenders were rushed to the spot, said police. Over 50 people were inside the factory operating from a residential area when the blaze broke out. According to the police, 35 people were killed in the fire, reports PTI.

Sunil Choudhary, deputy chief fire officer told ANI, "The fire has been doused and 15 people have been rescued so far. Meanwhile, rescue operations are currently underway with 27 fire tenders engaged in the operation.

Many people trapped inside were rescued and rushed to RML Hospital and Hindu Rao Hospital, fire officials said.

While briefing the media about the situation, Choudhary said, "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. We have so far sent 15 people to the LNJP hospital for medical aid. While some of them were injured, others had fainted. The owner said that around 20-25 labourers were sleeping inside when the incident happened."

The officer further said the fire was of "medium category" and had been completely doused.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal described the fire incident as "tragic" and said firemen were doing their best.

Rescue operations are currently underway. Further details are awaited.

With inputs from agencies



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