City News LIVE: Massive Fire Breaks Out At Delhi Factory In Pratap Gali, Firefighting Operation Underway, tell me about this news today

This news headline refers to a major fire incident that took place at an industrial unit/factory in the Pratap Nagar (Pratap Gali) area near the Pratap Nagar Metro Station in Delhi.

The Hindu

Here are the key details reported regarding the incident:

• The Incident: The blaze erupted during the early morning hours (around 3:45–4:00 AM) inside a manufacturing unit operating in a congested lane. The unit produced items such as cosmetic products, nail polish, bags, and toys, which contained highly inflammable materials that accelerated the flames.

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• Suspected Cause: Preliminary findings and eyewitness accounts indicated that an LPG cylinder blast likely triggered or rapidly intensified the fire.

  The New Indian Express

• Response and Firefighting: The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) dispatched over 25 fire tenders to the scene. Due to the narrow lanes, fire crews had to run long hose lines to access the building and contain the blaze, which took several hours before cooling operations commenced.

  The New Indian Express+ 1

• Casualties: One worker was found dead inside the premises after being trapped, and a firefighter sustained injuries during the rescue and dousing efforts before being admitted to the hospital.

  The New Indian Express