Fire breaks out at shoe factory in Delhi's Udyog Nagar

New Delhi, June 21, 2021

A major fire broke out at a shoe factory located at Udyog Nagar in Delhi today.

A fire official told IANS that a total of 36 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot and efforts to control the fire were underway.

He also said that around six people were reported missing. "Factory owners informed that six people are missing. We are trying to find out the exact number of missing people." he said.

He also said that the fire has spread to adjoining buildings and people have gathered in large numbers.

The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

IANS