Peeragarhi factory fire: 14 injured, rescue operations underway

New Delhi: As many as 14 people, including 13 fire brigade personnel, were injured in the factory fire incident that occurred in the Peeragarhi area here on Thursday.

The fire had broken out in a factory on Thursday morning. Rescue operations by NDRF and fire personnel are underway.

#WATCH Delhi: Fire that broke out a factory in Peeragarhi, early morning today, not yet doused. Firefighting operations underway. More than 12 people have been injured due to the fire. pic.twitter.com/UrOsGqF5Ua

— ANI (@ANI) January 2, 2020

“14 people have been injured in the incident, including 13 fire brigade personnel. The back portion of the building has collapsed. Fire though is under control now. Rescue operations continuing,” said Rajendra Sagar, Additional DCP (Outer).

Dharmpal Bhardwaj, Deputy Chief of Fire Service: 10-12 of our personnel got injured due to the blast. 4 people, including 3 fire brigade personnel were trapped, all but one of our personnel have been rescued. Cause of fire not yet ascertained. https://t.co/NlCuSy5bBU pic.twitter.com/s2sxS1mWgB

— ANI (@ANI) January 2, 2020

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had also expressed concerns over the fire and had tweeted, “Very sad to hear this. I am closely monitoring the situation. Fire personnel trying their best. Praying for the safety of those trapped.”

V sad to hear this. Am closely monitoring the situation. Fire personnel trying their best. Praying for the safety of those trapped https://t.co/sIQBPe98Zj

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) January 2, 2020