Fire breaks out in restaurants, six injured as efforts to douse flames continues

A massive fire broke out in Delhi's INA market in the early hours of Monday, injuring four to six people, according to police reports.

Seven to eight firefighting vehicles are currently at the scene, and a dousing operation is underway. Manoj Mehlawat, Station Training Officer (STO) of the Delhi Fire Service, informed ANI, "We received information about the fire at 3:20 am. Seven to eight fire brigades have been dispatched. Two restaurants caught fire, and four to six people have reportedly been injured. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined. More than the required number of commercial cylinders were stored in the restaurant, which could have led to a major tragedy."

The fire department received a report around 3:20 am that a shop in INA market had caught fire. Upon receiving the information, seven to eight fire department vehicles were dispatched to the location.

The fire reportedly started at a Chinese food shop and then spread to an adjacent restaurant. Those injured have been admitted to the nearest hospital for treatment. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown.