Blaze Engulfs Delhi's Kapashera Scrap Yard
A major fire erupted in a scrap godown in southwest Delhi's Kapashera, triggering a significant firefighting response. Fortunately, there have been no casualties reported, and the fire was brought under control, although cooling operations continued into the night due to persistent high-speed winds.
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A massive fire erupted at a scrap godown in southwest Delhi's Kapashera on Tuesday afternoon, leading authorities to deploy 10 fire tenders to tackle the inferno.
Despite the fire's rapid spread fueled by high-speed winds, no casualties were reported, according to an official from the Delhi Fire Services.
The incident was first reported at 3:35 pm, and firefighting units worked into the evening to control the blaze, with ongoing cooling operations to prevent a resurgence of flames.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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