At Least 7 Dead After Massive Fire Breaks Out At Paint Factory In Delhi's Alipur Market

A massive fire broke out at a paint factory in Dayalpur Market, Alipur, North Delhi, claiming the lives of at least seven people.

Fire at factory in Delhi's Alipur ( Image Source :PTI Images )

A massive fire broke out in a paint factory at Dayalpur Market in Alipur, North Delhi, on Thursday evening, killing at least seven people, news agency ANI reported citing Delhi Police.

#UPDATE | Seven people died in the fire that broke out at the main market of Alipur, Narela: Delhi Police https://t.co/JOsrp4VZpB

— ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2024

Earlier, fire officials discovered three charred bodies within the factory premises.

The incident, marked by a preceding blast in the factory, prompted a swift response from fire and rescue services. A search operation is currently underway at the site to ascertain the full extent of the tragedy.

The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) received a distress call at 5:25 pm, mobilizing a substantial response with 22 fire tenders present at the scene to combat the raging inferno.

#WATCH | Alipur Fire | 22 Fire tenders reached the spot and fire was extinguished. 3 casualties so far. Search operation underway: Fire Service https://t.co/JOsrp4VZpB pic.twitter.com/VhPma6PDM4

— ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2024

"At approximately 9 pm, the fire was successfully contained, and efforts have shifted to the ongoing cooling-off operation," stated a DFS official, providing updates on the situation.