13 injured in cylinder blast in Delhi’s Jamia Nagar

The injured have been admitted to Holy Family Hospital, fire officials said

At least thirteen people were injured when a cylinder exploded at a fast-food restaurant in the Jamia Nagar area of South East Delhi on Thursday. Fire tenders have rushed to the spot, according to news agency ANI.

Fire in an LPG cylinder in Jamia Nagar. ( Representational image)

The injured have been admitted to Holy Family Hospital, fire officials said

“The blast occurred at a fast-food restaurant. Fire tenders reached the spot immediately. 13 people were injured in the incident, and they have been hospitalized in Holy Family hospital for the treatment,” said a fire official.

Earlier in the day, a massive fire broke out at a restaurant-cum-bar in west Delhi's Punjabi Bagh. No injuries were reported.

"We received a call about the fire at Troy Lounge and Bar on club road in Punjabi Bagh at 1.35 pm and three fire tenders were rushed to the spot," said Atul Garg, Director, Delhi Fire Service.

Nine more fire tenders were rushed to the spot later, he said.