New Delhi (Sputnik) — As many as 41 firefighters were pressed into service to douse a major fire in an industrial area of India's capital city on Monday.
Dark and thick smoke was billowing out of the blaze, as firemen were trying to control the flames.
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"Fire started from a chemical factory and two more factories came under it. 41 engines are working at the spot. No report of any casualty since it was a holiday. The fire was brought under control and damage is being assessed", Delhi Fire Service official Vipin Cantel told Sputnik.
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Some media reports said that four factories had been affected due to the blaze, located opposite to a cinema hall. There was no immediate official statement about how much damage had been caused to the properties.