A major fire erupted early Sunday morning at a textile factory in Bakkarwala, Outer Delhi, officials from the Delhi Fire Services reported. The blaze, which engulfed the first floor of the two-story factory building, sent thick clouds of smoke into the air, visible from a significant distance, reported ANI.
Delhi Fire Services confirmed that 25 fire engines were dispatched to the scene in an effort to contain the flames. Firefighting operations were still ongoing at the time of this report.
Delhi: A massive fire breaks out at a factory in Bakkarwala, causing significant commotion. The blaze was brought under control by 26 fire brigades. So far, there have been no reports of injuries. The incident occurred at Rajiv Ratan residence in PS Mundka. pic.twitter.com/an7H5ed38O
— IANS (@ians_india) September 8, 2024
The factory is located near the Rajiv Ratna Awas residential area. Although the fire’s cause is yet to be determined, emergency teams are working to prevent the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings.
No injuries or casualties have been reported so far. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident.
Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.