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New Delhi : Massive fire breaks out in the National Capital Area region at ITO. In the fire 46-year-old man died while six others were rescued after a fire broke out on the third floor of the Central Revenue building.
Several people are working in the building were evacuated through the windows using ladders, a fire department official said.
Atul Garg, Director of Delhi Fire Service (DFS), said a call regarding the blaze opposite the old Delhi Police headquarters was received at 2.25 p.m.
“A total of 21 fire tenders were rushed on the spot,” he said, adding that at 4 p.m., a message was received from the spot that seven persons, including five men and two women, were rescued by DFS personnel from the third floor of the building.
However, a senior police officer said that the among rescued persons, a 46-year-old man was found in an unconscious state, who was declared dead at the hospital.
“The deceased was 46-year-old and was working as an Office Superintendent”, the police said.
Upon receiving the information, the fire department and police personnel rushed to the spot.
The police said that the fire was brought under control and seven persons were rescued from there.
Further details are awaited.
