Fire breaks out at New Friends Colony house; rescue operation underway

A fire broke out at a residential building in Delhi's New Friends Colony on Sunday afternoon, prompting a rescue operation by the Delhi Fire Services, ANI reported on Sunday.

The fire department received a call about the blaze at around 3:40 p.m. and dispatched two fire tenders to the spot.

Firefighters launched efforts to evacuate residents after initial reports suggested that several people could be trapped inside the house.


In a subsequent update, Delhi Police clarified that preliminary reports indicated no one else had been injured in the incident and said earlier reports about the death of a child were incorrect.

"Reports of the death of a child are incorrect. Further details will be shared shortly," Delhi Police said.

Rescue operations were continuing at the time of filing. The cause of the fire was not immediately known.

Further details are awaited.