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Fire in Delhi's Chandni Chowk: 80 shops gutted, no casualties reported

It took over four and a half hours to douse the flames

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IANS New Delhi

At least 80 shops were gutted after a major fire broke out in the city's Chandani Chowk area on Monday night, officials said on Tuesday.

"A fire call in a saree shop was received at 10 pm, following which 25 fire tenders were rushed to the spot," a fire official told IANS.

It took over four and a half hours to douse the flames.

No one was injured in the blaze. The reason behind the fire is yet to be ascertained. The police has started a probe.

 

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First Published: May 23 2017 | 10:08 AM IST

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