Four killed, three injured in factory fire near Rithala metro station in Delhi | VIDEO

New Delhi: Four people have died and three others have been injured after a fire broke out at a polyethylene factory near Rithala Metro Station in New Delhi, Delhi Police confirmed on Tuesday.

The blaze erupted at a facility involved in printing on plastic and fabric materials. A total of 15 fire tenders from the Delhi Fire Service were dispatched to the scene to tackle the flames.

According to Divisional Fire Officer A.K. Jaiswal, while the fire has been largely brought under control, firefighters are still unable to access the second and third floors of the building due to safety concerns.

“Printing on plastic and clothes is done in this factory. The people here told us that two to three individuals have already been taken to hospital. Fifteen fire tenders are present at the spot. The fire is under control, but we cannot enter the upper floors. Once we are able to go in, we will assess if there are any further casualties,” he said.

Rescue operations are ongoing, and officials continue to monitor the situation. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.