Around seven people, including two children, were injured after a fire broke out at a general store in outer Delhi’s Narela on Wednesday morning with one of the victims said to be critical.
A senior Delhi Fire Service (DFS) official said that a call was received regarding the blaze at 4.39 am on Wednesday following which two fire tenders were rushed to the spot.
“The blaze was brought under control by 6.45 am. It is suspected that the fire started from one of the electric meters installed in the general store,” he said.
According to a senior DFS official, among the minors both Ayush (8) and Vijay (4) sustained 20 per cent burn injuries while other victims identified as Mahesh (16) and Raju Ram (15) sustained minor wounds. Satpal (22) sustained 40 per cent burn injuries whereas Bhagwan Swarup (25) suffered 35 per cent burns.
Another victim, Amarjeet (23) sustained 80 per cent burn injuries and is stated to be in a critical condition. “All of them were rushed to Raja Harish Chander Hospital by DFS with the help of public”, the senior DFS official.