A number of people were reportedly killed and many injured when a massive fire broke out last night in a slum situated in Kanchan Kunj of Delhi’s Madanpur Khadar area, officials reported on Tuesday. Thick smoke was seen emerging from the slum and a total of 11 fire tenders were rushed to the site. The official said there were no reports of any injuries. The fire was extinguished by the firefighters on time while the cooling operation is currently underway. However, the reason behind the incident is unclear yet.A similar incident took place in a cloth factory of the Bakkarwala area in Outer Delhi on September 8. The reason behind the incident was the explosion of an LPG cylinder which was brought under control by the firefighters. Thick plumes of smoke and intense flames were seen billowing from the first floor of the double-story building. Fire tenders were rushed to the site to control the blaze.
