A massive fire swept through a factory in Anaj Mandiarea of north Delhi on Sunday morning, leaving 43 labourers dead and many others injured, police said. The death toll is likely to climb as many of the injured have suffered grievous injuries, according to fire and police officials.
A total of 59 people were inside the factory operating from a residential area when the blaze broke out, they said.
The fire was reported at 5:22 AM following which 30 fire tenders were rushed to the spot.
Chaotic scenes were witnesed at the site of the fire incident with relatives and locals rushing to the area.
According to a man whose three nephews were working at the factory, "At least 12-15 machines were installed in the unit. I have no idea about the factory owner. "My nephews Mohammed Imran and Ikramuddin were inside the factory. I don't know their whereabouts," the distraught man said.
According to him, many units were operating from the premises which was located in a congested area.
Many people trapped inside were rescued and rushed to RML Hospital, LNJP and Hindu Rao Hospital, fire officials said. 34 people were brought dead to LNJP hospital and smoke inhalation was the primary cause of the death. Some of the bodies were charred, Dr Kishore Singh, Medical Superintendent, LNJP, said.
Out of the 15 injured brought to LNJP, nine people are under observation and others have partial injuries, he said.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal described the fire incident as tragic and said firemen were doing their best.
"V v tragic news. Rescue operations going on. Firemen doing their best. Injured are being taken to hospitals," the chief minister said in a tweet.
PM Narendra Modi called the fire in Delhi's Anaj Mandi area is 'extremely horrific'.
My thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones.
Wishing the injured a quick recovery, the prime minister said.
Here are some reactions by leaders across India
Narendra Modi
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@narendramodi
The fire in Delhi’s Anaj Mandi on Rani Jhansi Road is extremely horrific. My thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones. Wishing the injured a quick recovery. Authorities are providing all possible assistance at the site of the tragedy.
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Arvind Kejriwal
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@ArvindKejriwal
V v tragic news. Rescue operations going on. Firemen doing their best. Injured are being taken to hospitals. https://twitter.com/scribe_prashant/status/1203522086506860544 …
Prashant Kumar
@scribe_prashant
TRAGIC: 32 dead in a fire in Aman Mandi in Delhi. Such a painful news to wake up to! This is the second biggest fire tragedy after the Uphar Cinema one in Delhi.
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Arvind Kejriwal
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@ArvindKejriwal
Am reaching the site of fire incident
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Rahul Gandhi
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@RahulGandhi
दिल्ली के अनाज मंडी मे, भीषण आग लगने से कईयो की मौत और अनेक लोगों के घायल होने की खबर से आहत हूं ।
मृतकों के परिवार के प्रति मैं अपनी गहरी संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूं और घायलों के जल्द स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं।#delhifire
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A total of 59 people were inside the factory operating from a residential area when the blaze broke out, they said.
The fire was reported at 5:22 AM following which 30 fire tenders were rushed to the spot.
Chaotic scenes were witnesed at the site of the fire incident with relatives and locals rushing to the area.
According to a man whose three nephews were working at the factory, "At least 12-15 machines were installed in the unit. I have no idea about the factory owner. "My nephews Mohammed Imran and Ikramuddin were inside the factory. I don't know their whereabouts," the distraught man said.
According to him, many units were operating from the premises which was located in a congested area.
Many people trapped inside were rescued and rushed to RML Hospital, LNJP and Hindu Rao Hospital, fire officials said. 34 people were brought dead to LNJP hospital and smoke inhalation was the primary cause of the death. Some of the bodies were charred, Dr Kishore Singh, Medical Superintendent, LNJP, said.
Out of the 15 injured brought to LNJP, nine people are under observation and others have partial injuries, he said.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal described the fire incident as tragic and said firemen were doing their best.
"V v tragic news. Rescue operations going on. Firemen doing their best. Injured are being taken to hospitals," the chief minister said in a tweet.
PM Narendra Modi called the fire in Delhi's Anaj Mandi area is 'extremely horrific'.
My thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones.
Wishing the injured a quick recovery, the prime minister said.
Here are some reactions by leaders across India
Narendra Modi
✔
@narendramodi
The fire in Delhi’s Anaj Mandi on Rani Jhansi Road is extremely horrific. My thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones. Wishing the injured a quick recovery. Authorities are providing all possible assistance at the site of the tragedy.
6,443
10:11 AM - Dec 8, 2019
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Arvind Kejriwal
✔
@ArvindKejriwal
V v tragic news. Rescue operations going on. Firemen doing their best. Injured are being taken to hospitals. https://twitter.com/scribe_prashant/status/1203522086506860544 …
Prashant Kumar
@scribe_prashant
TRAGIC: 32 dead in a fire in Aman Mandi in Delhi. Such a painful news to wake up to! This is the second biggest fire tragedy after the Uphar Cinema one in Delhi.
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9:34 AM - Dec 8, 2019
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Arvind Kejriwal
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@ArvindKejriwal
Am reaching the site of fire incident
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10:23 AM - Dec 8, 2019
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Rahul Gandhi
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@RahulGandhi
दिल्ली के अनाज मंडी मे, भीषण आग लगने से कईयो की मौत और अनेक लोगों के घायल होने की खबर से आहत हूं ।
मृतकों के परिवार के प्रति मैं अपनी गहरी संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूं और घायलों के जल्द स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं।#delhifire
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