7 died after fire broke in Shanties of Delhi; 60 cottages burnt

A fire broke out in the shanties of Delhi’s Gokulpuri district early Saturday, killing at least seven people.
A call of a fire that had burned roughly 60 cottages was received around 1 a.m., according to the Delhi Fire Services. According to the fire service, a total of 13 fire tenders were dispatched to the scene to put out the blaze.

We recovered 7 charred bodies which are unrecognisable, it seemed that these people were sleeping & couldn't escape as the fire spread extremely fast. 60 huts were also completely burnt. We are yet to know the reasons behind the fire: Atul Garg, Delhi Fire Director pic.twitter.com/zP4F12qqRG

— ANI (@ANI) March 12, 2022

At the scene, seven burnt remains were discovered. According to Devesh Kumar Mahla, assistant deputy commissioner of police (north-east), the fire was ultimately put out about 4 a.m.

More reports awaited…