New Delhi: Flames were still simmering under some collapsed portions of buildings and a cooling operation is underway, officials said on Friday
Firefighters toiled overnight in stifling heat to bring under control a massive fire that gutted more than 50 shops in tightly-packed buildings in Chandni Chowk area.
The fire broke out in Chandni Chowk's Old Katra Marwadi Market on Thursday. However, there were no casualties. Delhi Fire Services (DFS) chief Atul Garg said the fire was brought under control at 4.30 am on Friday.
"Eight fire tenders have been deployed for the cooling operation. Over 50 fire tenders and 200 personnel worked through the night to control the blaze," he said.
More than 50 small and big shops were gutted in the fire, he added. The shops that were gutted sold sarees, dupattas and other combustible items, according to officials. (with Agency inputs)
