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.
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.
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