India / People including firefighters trapped as burning Delhi factory collapses after blast

A fire broke out at a factory in Delhi's Peeragarhi on Thursday morning, which further led to a blast at the premises during rescue operations. Several people, including fire brigade personnel got trapped after the factory building collapsed following the blast. Meanwhile, efforts to rescue the people are underway.

Hindustan Times : Jan 02, 2020, 10:58 AM
New Delhi: A fire broke out at a factory in Delhi’s Peeragarhi early Thursday. At least 35 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot.

A call was received around 4 .23 am about a fire in a factory at Udyog Nagar, Peeragarhi, and accordingly seven fire tenders were sent for rescue operations, said Atul Garg, Director, Delhi Fire Service. However, later due to a blast the building collapsed and several people, including fire brigade personnel, were trapped. Rescue operations are underway, he added.