Fire breaks out at Delhi’s fish market, damages nearby slums

NEW DELHI: A fire broke out at a fish market late at night on Wednesday in Matiala village in Uttam Nagar, Delhi. It started around 11.50 pm when vendors were packing up their stalls. Flames quickly spread to several nearby slums, threatening the homes of many families.

People living nearby saw the smoke and called the fire department right away. The firefighters worked through the night to control the flames. After several hours of battling the fire, they finally managed to bring it under control by 3.45 am on Thursday, but many families suffered damage to their homes and businesses.

#WATCH | Visuals of the aftermath of a massive fire at a fish market in Matiala village in the Uttam Nagar Area of West Delhi, that broke out late last night.

As per Delhi Fire Services, “Approximately 300 to 400 slums were destroyed. The cause of the fire is still unclear. The… pic.twitter.com/EFbRiWmdb7

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Delhi Fire Service reported that the fire destroyed approximately 300 to 400 slums. The cause of the fire is still unclear. The fire department received information about the fire around 11.50 pm. Around 23 fire engines arrived at the scene. The fire was brought under control after hours of effort. There are no reports of any casualties. Investigations into the cause of the fire are currently ongoing.

Meanwhile, a fire also broke out in the Raiganj area of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, late on Tuesday night, engulfing several clothing shops. (ANI)