Major fire breaks out at Delhi's Lajpat Nagar market

The fire was reported from a showroom in the Central Market and at least 16 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot, Delhi Fire Services chief Atul Garg said.

A major fire broke out at Delhi's Lajpat Nagar on Saturday, officials said. The fire was reported from a showroom in the Central Market and at least 16 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot, Delhi Fire Services chief Atul Garg said.

Smoke billows from the clothing showroom as firefighters try to douse the fire on Saturday morning at Lajpat Nagar market. (Photo: Raj K Raj/ HT)

Firefighters attempt to douse the fire that broke out in the clothing showroom in Lajpat Nagar market. (Photo: Raj K Raj/ HT)

Firefighters douse the fire at clothing showroom in Lajpat Nagar on Saturday. (Photo: Raj K Raj/ HT)

Visuals from the spot showed clouds of black smoke billowing from the showroom.

This is a developing story. More details awaited.