Massive fire breaks out at Lok Nayak Bhawan near Khan Market, Delhi; 26 fire tenders at the spot

A major fire broke out on Monday in Lok Nayak Bhawan in Central Delhi, the Delhi Fire Services said.

The fire started at the fourth floor of the multi-storeyed building, located next to the upscale Khan Market, a fire official said.

“A call was received around 4 pm. Around 26 fire tenders have been pressed into service,” the official said.

Further details are awaited.

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25-30 fire tenders are here, a middle category fire. Can't say when fire broke out. Right now fire on 4th floor: Rajesh Pawar, Fire officer pic.twitter.com/axzybWIMoP

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#5:45 PM:

Efforts to douse fire at Delhi's Lok Nayak Bhawan still underway; all people rescued safely. 

Delhi fire update: Fire at 4th floor of Lok Nayak Bhawan, 26 fire tenders on spot. Fire officials say all people have been rescued safely. pic.twitter.com/3Git19lkCB

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#WATCH: Fire fighting ops underway at Delhi's Lok Nayak Bhawan. pic.twitter.com/wnHXBbX3tf

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