New Delhi, September 13 – A fire erupted in the ground and first floors of a godown‑cum‑factory that manufactures judo dresses and boxing gloves in northwest Delhi’s Swaroop Nagar, according to police reports. The blaze began on Sunday morning, with no people inside the premises at the time.
The incident prompted panic among occupants of an adjacent building. Six people, including women and children, jumped from the building in an attempt to escape the flames, sustaining injuries. A senior police officer said the injuries were serious but the victims are now out of danger after being transferred to hospitals.
The Delhi Fire Service received the call at 11:05 a.m. and dispatched 15 fire tenders to the scene. Firefighting operations were launched immediately, and the blaze has since been fully extinguished by the fire tenders.
Police are still investigating the circumstances that led to the fire and the extent of the damage. They are also verifying the identities and details of the injured parties while gathering further information about the incident.
