Fire erupts after cylinder explodes in building in Delhi's Moonga Nagar; rescue operations underway

A massive blaze erupted after a cylinder explosion in New Delhi's Moonga Nagar on Friday night. Eight fire tenders rushed to the spot.

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Delhi: A massive blaze erupted after a cylinder explosion in New Delhi's Moonga Nagar on Friday night. Thirteen fire tenders rushed to the spot. 

The fire, caused by the cylinder blast, spread in a building at gali number 9 on Karawal road in Moonga Nagar area. There are no reports of any injuries or casualties so far. 

Delhi: Fire breaks out after a cylinder blast in a building on Karawal road in Monga Nagar. 8 fire tenders have rushed to the spot. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/gjO030zq2G — ANI (@ANI) March 22, 2019

The fire department received a call at around 8.00 pm.  The reason of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

Earlier on Friday, a fire broke out at a factory in national capital's Bawana area.

A call about the fire was received at 9 AM after which four fire tenders were rushed to the spot, a senior official of the Delhi Fire Service said.