Delhi fire live updates: Building in Anaj Mandi where blaze broke out did not have fire clearance

[Beardman]

A fire broke out in a building where school bags, bottles and other materials were kept. The building was also used to accommodate workers, said a police officer

New Delhi - At least 43 people have died and around 50 wounded after a major fire broke out in Anaj Mandi area in Central Delhi on Sunday morning.

A call about the fire was received at 5.22 a.m. following which 30 fire tenders were rushed to the spot. During the rescue operation, more than 52 people trapped in the building were shifted to hospital where at least 32 succumbed to injuries during treatment. Doctors say the death toll might rise. More details are awaited.

“A fire broke out in a building where school bags, bottles and other materials were kept. The building was also used to accommodate workers,” said a police officer. He added that the owner of the building has been arrested.