New Delhi: A massive fire broke out in Delhi's Dwarka area on Tuesday. The blaze erupted in Shabd Apartment in Sector 13 at around 10 am. After receiving the information, fire tenders reached the spot.
A firefighting operation has been launched. Senior officials also rushed to the area. According to reports, the fire broke out at the seventh floor of the apartment. As per eyewitnesses, three people even jumped from the apartment to save their lives.
Several visuals of flames billowing out of the residential building have surfaced online. In one of the visuals, residents of the apartment could be seen trapped in the blaze.
Visuals From The Spot:
An envelope of black smoke engulfed the entire area. The reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained.
So far, there are no reports of any injuries due to the fire. Meanwhile, the extent of collateral damage is not known.
A sky-lift is being used to recue the people trapped in the apartment. Ambulances are also present at the spot to immediately rush the injured people to a hospital.
More details are still awaited.
