80 shops fire gutted in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk

A call about the fire at the Lajpat Rai market in India’s capital Delhi was received at around 4.35 a.m. on Thursday (January 6, 2022). Lajpat Rai market located in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk is located in Delhi’s city center and is a very popular marketplace not only among locals, but also tourists.
 Initially, 10 fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and later six more were sent. To reach the site, the fire officials faced a tough time due to the narrow lanes.
 A team of senior police personnel was also sent to the spot to assist the fire officials. The Centralised Accident & Trauma Services (CATS) ambulance was also called for the rescue operation. The fire was brought under control by 8 a.m.  No one was reported to be injured in the incident, but at least 80 shops were gutted after the massive blaze broke