7 dead after major fire break out in shanties of Delhi
International Desk
A fire that broke out in the shanties of Delhi’s Gokulpuri in India has left seven people dead.
The Delhi Fire Services said a call was received around 1am about a fire that had engulfed about 60 huts.
The department said a total of 13 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to bring the blaze under control. South Delhi Municipal Corporation Disallows Religious Attire in Schools, India.com reported.
“At 1 am there was a fire incident in Gokulpuri PS area. Immediately teams reached the spot with all rescue equipment. We also contacted the Fire Dept that responded very well. We could douse the fire by around 4 am. A total of 30 shanties burned and 7 lives are lost,” Additional DCP, North East Delhi informed news agency ANI.
