Fire breaks out in Delhi furniture market

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) A massive fire broke out on Friday at a furniture market near Kalindi Kunj Metro station here, officials said. There were, however, no reports of casualties, Delhi Fire Services said.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation: The firefighters are still attending the fire near Kalindi Kunj. Train movement has not resumed between the affected section. https://t.co/oppQZaLJgW

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“The fire was reported at 5.55 a.m., and 17 fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot,” said Atul Garg, Director, Delhi Fire Services. The firefighters are trying to contain the blaze.

The fire has also affected Metro train services on the Magenta Line. Officials said no train would run between Shaheen Bagh and Botanical Garden stations till the fire is brought under control.

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