Massive fire engulfs furniture warehouse in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh

A fire broke out in a furniture godown in Shaheen Bagh, Delhi, causing no injuries. The fire started on Wednesday night and was extinguished in two hours with the help of 17 fire tenders. The godown was in an open area and furniture and tents were damaged. The cause is suspected to be a short circuit.

A fire broke out in a furniture godown in southeast Delhi's Shaheen Bagh area, officials said on Thursday.

No one was injured in the fire that broke out on Wednesday night, Delhi Fire Services (DFS) officials said.

A call about the fire was received at 10:30 pm and 17 fire tenders were pressed into service. The blaze was brought under control in two hours, a DFS official said.

The godown was in an open area and furniture and several tents were gutted in the fire, he said.

It is suspected that the fire started due to a short circuit, the official said.

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