Fire breaks out in Delhi’s Okhla area (Photos)

New Delhi: A fire broke out in southeast Delhi’s Okhla area in the wee hours of Sunday, Fire Department said.

“We received the call at 0224 hours on Sunday. A total of 26 fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the fire,” the Fire Department said.

Delhi: Fire broke out in Sanjay Colony, in Okhla Phase II area

Earlier visuals of the fire from the area https://t.co/QjaknqdADx pic.twitter.com/XpCs8Iy778

— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021

The fire had broken out at a slum area in Sanjay Colony in Okhla phase II. So far, no casualties have been reported.

Delhi: Fire broke out in Sanjay Colony, in Okhla Phase II area

Fire tenders are present at the spot

Visuals from the area pic.twitter.com/eSY3FoQvvk

— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2021

According to the fire department, it was a medium category fire. The cause of the fire was not immediately known.  

Firefighting operation is underway and further details are awaited. (UNI)