Massive fire breaks out at chemical factory in east Delhi, 26 fire engines are at the spot

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Updated: Apr 25, 2019 21:09 IST

Massive fire broke out at a chemical factory in east Delhi’s Jhilmil industrial area on Thursday evening. 26 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot, new agency ANI reported.

The cause of the fire is said to be a short circuit, according to ANI. No casualty has been reported so far.

Delhi: Fire breaks out at a chemical factory due to short circuit in Jhilmil Industrial Area. 26 Fire tenders present at the spot. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/89hPGEcHUF — ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2019

Here are the visuals from the spot.

According to fire department, information about the fire in a four-storey building was received around 6 pm. Efforts are underway to douse the flames.

More details awaited.

(with PTI inputs)