IN PICS: 11 Killed, 4 Wounded In Massive Fire At Delhi's Alipur Paint Factory
At least 11 people have died after the massive five fire swept through a paint factory following a blast, according to the Delhi Police.
Smoke billows after a fire broke out in a paint factory, at Alipur in New Delhi. Police said the fire was preceded by a blast, probably caused by chemicals kept in the factory. (Photo: PTI)
Firefighters attempt to douse fire that broke out in a paint factory, at Alipur in New Delhi. The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) official said a call about the incident was received at 5:25 pm and 22 fire-tenders were pressed into service. (Photo: PTI)
Police personnel standing at the paint factory where a massive fire broke out in Delhi’s Alipur. (Photo: PTI)
Delhi police have registered a case of culpable homicide against the owner of a paint factory in Delhi's Alipur. (Photo: PTI)
Due to the blast, some nearby houses and shops also caught the fire. Some of the injured persons were residing in those places. (Photo: PTI)
Charred shops near the paint factory where a massive fire broke out on Wednesday evening. (Photo: PTI)
Police and locals stand near the paint factory where a massive fire broke out on Wednesday evening, at Alipur in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)