Azad Market fire: 5 injured in cylinder explosion

A massive fire broke out in three buildings in Delhi’s Azad market area on Saturday morning. Police said following the fire one of the building, a four-storey structure also collapsed.

Five people suffered minor injuries after a cylinder exploded at a shop. It is suspected that the cause of the fire was a short circuit in an electric pole, police said. According to fire department officials, at least 20 fire tenders were rushed to the spot after information about the blaze was received, the fire department officials said.

The fire was brought under control around 7:30 am and doused by around 8:30 am, they said, adding that cooling operations are underway.