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1 injured after cylinder blast triggers fire in Delhi's Wazirpur

1 injured after cylinder blast triggers fire in Delhi's Wazirpur

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 02, 2025, 09:32 IST

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A cylinder explosion in a Wazirpur Industrial Area residence ignited a fire early Monday, injuring a woman and damaging four adjacent shanties. The Delhi Fire Service responded to the 7:54 am call, dispatching a fire engine to control the blaze by 8:40 am. The injured woman received immediate medical assistance, though the severity of her injuries remains under assessment.

1 injured after cylinder blast triggers fire in Delhi's Wazirpur

A fire erupted in Wazirpur Industrial Area, New Delhi, early Monday. The incident occurred after a cylinder exploded inside a house. A woman was injured, and four nearby jhuggis were damaged. The Delhi Fire Service responded to the call and controlled the blaze

NEW DELHI: A fire broke out in Wazirpur Industrial Area early Monday following a cylinder blast inside a house, leaving a woman injured and damaging four nearby jhuggis, officials said. The Delhi Fire Service received a call about the incident at 7.54am. One fire engine was rushed to the spot, and the blaze was brought under control by 8.40am. "One woman sustained injuries in the incident and was given immediate medical aid," a fire official said, adding that the extent of her injuries is yet to be determined.

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