New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): A massive fire broke out on the first floor of a house in the Vivek Vihar area of Delhi on Tuesday morning.
Speaking to reporters, a security guard disclosed that after smoke began emanating from the house, the fire started spreading, which prompted individuals at the scene to alert the fire brigade.
Following the arrival of the fire brigade, the blaze was put out and all occupants were rescued safely. The security guard added that everyone evacuated the premises gradually, saving the entire family.
“I was on duty when the smoke started. Then the fire started spreading. Then we called the fire brigade and all. After that, the fire was put out. And everyone slowly got out, the kids got out, the family was saved. The parents’ health is a bit worse,” said security guard.
Further details are awaited.
Earlier, a fire broke out at a pulses mill factory in Delhi’s Narela Industrial Area on October 18, which was later extinguished, Delhi Fire Service Assistant Divisional Officer Paras Kumar said.
Speaking about the incident, Kumar said the Delhi Fire Service received a call around 11.10 am regarding a fire inside a factory. Initially, four to five fire tenders were dispatched to the spot.
“The Delhi Fire Service received a call around 11.10 AM regarding a fire inside a factory. Initially, four to five fire tenders were dispatched. The response was subsequently scaled up, and currently, nine to ten fire tenders are at the scene,” he said.
According to Kumar, the fire has been completely extinguished, and cooling operations are currently underway.
“The fire has been completely extinguished, and the cooling-down process is currently underway,” he added. (ANI)
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