Major fire incidents in Delhi; factory, 250 huts gutted

The two incidents of fire were reported from Keshavpuram and Tughlakabad areas.

Two incidents of fire were reported in Delhi early on Tuesday. In the first incident in Keshavpuram, in North-West Delhi, a footwear manufacturing factory was gutted in the blaze.

Firefighters trying to control the blaze in Tughlakabad on Tuesday.(ANI photo)

Fifteen fire engines were rushed to the spot to control, the blaze. More details are awaited from the area.

The second incident was reported from Tughalakbad slum area. Nearly 250 huts were gutted in the blaze.

There are no reports of any casualty or injury.

“We received information of fire at around 1 am. No casualty has been reported so far,” said Rajendra Prasad Meena, DCP South-East district.

A total of 28 fire tenders were rushed to the site and the blaze was brought under control.