Nine killed in massive fire in Delhi warehouse: Official

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IANS New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 20 2018 | 8:55 PM IST

A massive fire in a plastic warehouse in west Delhi's Bawana area on Saturday reportedly killed nine persons, of which bodies of four have been pulled out, a Delhi Fire Services officer said.

"Four bodies have been taken out from the godown (warehouse). Nine persons have reportedly died in the fire while several others are feared trapped inside. A search and rescue operation is on," he added.

The officer said the fire in Bawana industrial area was reported to the control room around 6.20 p.m., following which 10 fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

--IANS

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First Published: Jan 20 2018 | 8:50 PM IST

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