New Delhi: The country's capital Delhi has once again been shaken by a fire incident. A massive fire broke out in a multi-storey building in South-East Delhi's Tughlakabad Extension early today, killing three people. Many people have also been injured in this accident.

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The accident took place in a six-storey (ground floor + 5 floor) building in Gali No. 1 near 'Naya Tara' Apartment on Madhyam Marg. This area comes under Okhla Fire Station. The fire brigade received information about the fire at around 2:30 in the morning.

According to initial information, the fire started from vehicles parked in the ground floor parking of the building.

The building was in a very narrow street, which made it very difficult for the fire brigade vehicles to reach the spot. Despite this, Delhi Fire Service personnel carried out the rescue operation. People who were unable to come out due to smoke ran to the rooftop.

Firefighters completely brought the fire under control by around 3:45 am. The work of extinguishing the fire was completed by 4 am. Due to the fire, the lower three floors of the building have been heavily damaged. Delhi Police has started investigation in this matter. It is being ascertained whether the fire started due to short circuit or there was some other reason behind it.