North India Statesman
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A massive fire broke out in several huts near Rithla Metro Station in Rohini, Delhi late on Friday night. Delhi Fire Service (DFS) shared this information. DFS said they received a call about the fire at around 10:56 p.m. After which 15 fire brigade vehicles were sent to the spot. At present, firefighters are busy extinguishing the fire.
Initial reports suggest that many huts have been reduced to ashes. Meanwhile, police sources said that several LPG cylinders exploded. This further fueled the fire and spread panic among the residents. A DFS official said that teams are working to extinguish the fire.
child injured in an accident
Fire officer SK Dua said, “We received information that a fire has broken out in the slums of Bengali Basti, located between Rithla Metro station and Delhi Jal Board. Fire tenders have been rushed to the spot. A total of 29 fire tenders are at the spot and the fire has now been brought under control. One child is reported injured, who has been taken to the hospital in an ambulance. There is no report of anyone else being injured.”
Dozens of huts were burnt to ashes
According to media reports, dozens of huts were burnt to ashes, while local people were seen running here and there to save their belongings. Police immediately cordoned off the area and additional fire engines were put on alert to prevent the fire from spreading further. A DFS official said, “Our teams are working with full force. With the help of police, the crowd is being kept away so that the rescue operation can go on smoothly.”
