Fire breaks out in Delhi’s Rohini Sector 17 jhuggi cluster, 20 fire tenders deployed
The Hindu
Delhi Fire Service responds to fire in Rohini Sector 17 with 20 fire tenders; operation underway to control blaze.
A fire broke out in a jhuggi cluster in Rohini Sector 17 on Sunday (April 27, 2025) morning, an official of the Delhi Fire Service said, adding that 20 fire tenders were deployed.
Officials said they received a distress call around 11:55 a.m. and dispatched 20 fire tenders to the spot.
"Firefighters are currently trying to douse the blaze and the operation is underway to bring the situation under control," he said.
Thick plumes of smoke were seen rising from the area. Further details awaited, he added.
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