May 08, 2024 19:56 (IST)
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Fire breaks out in two buildings in Delhi's market area
New Delhi, Mar 31 (IBNS) A fire broke out in two three-storey buildings in main Gandhinagar market in the national capital with 25 fire engines being pressed to fight the blaze.
The market with textile units and factories is considered the largest cloth market in Asia.
No casualty has so far been reported in the incident.
Reports said the fire, which broke out little after 3 pm was brought under control by fire fighters.
Police have evacuated the nearby buildings and area has been cordoned off to keep the crowd away.
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