A total of 14 people were injured after a fire broke out in the parking area of a building in the Asola village of south Delhi on Sunday.
"We got a fire-related call at 5.01 am, regarding a fire in a building. Three fire tenders were rushed to the spot. The fire was completely doused by 6.50 am," an official of the Delhi Fire Services said.
The officer further said the fire first caught some vehicles and an electric metre board in stilt parking and later spread to the whole building. Meanwhile, police in a statement said an information was received at the Maidan Garhi police station regarding the fire incident at the Asola village. It stated that fire was in 10 electric meters, six motorcycles and two scooty, resulting in two persons getting burn injury and 10 persons rescued safely.
"Upon reaching the spot, it was found that a four-storey building in Jagbir colony was engulfed in flames. Residents of the flats were rescued and the fire was extinguished with the help of fire officials. Prima Facie it appeared that the fire occurred initially at the ground floor due to a short circuit.Total 14 people including six women, four children, and four men, facing respiratory problems or with injuries were shifted to AIIMS Trauma Centre and Safdarjung Hospital. "We have started further investigation into the matter," the police officer said.
