Massive fire engulfs hotel in Delhi's high security zone, five fire engines at spot

A fire has broken out on the first floor of a hotel in a high-security zone in central Delhi on Monday, according to news agency ANI. The fire broke out at the Royal Plaza Hotel, located in central Delhi's Ashoka Road, which is around 400 metres away from the Sanchar Bhawan, headquarters of the IT ministry.

Five fire engines have been rushed to the spot to contain the fire.

A call about the fire was received as 11.40 am and five fire tenders were rushed to the spot. The situation was brought under control by 1.30 pm, the official said. No casualties or injuries were reported, he said, adding the cause of fire was yet to be ascertained.

(With agency inputs)