One killed as fire breaks out in north Delhi godown

NEW DELHI: A massive fire broke out in a

spare parts godown

in north Delhi's

Mori Gate

on Wednesday night, killing its 48-year-old guard and injuring a worker.


Police said that the matter came to fore when they received a PCR call at 8.50 pm, soon after which the fire officials were informed and three fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Police said that the cooling operation was ongoing till late on Wednesday night. The deceased was identified as

Rajender

.

Rajender and the other man were inside the godown resting while some other employees were welding some parts.

The fire started from the welding machines, cops said. The entire property was gutted and items worth lakhs, destroyed.

Delhi police officers said that they've initiated an investigation into the case. DCP (north)

Nupur Prasad

said that they have registered a case under Section 304 (a) of the IPC against the owner and are investigating into the matter.