Inferno Consumes Slum in Outer Delhi, Leaving Residents Destitute

Fire broke out in shanties in Delhi slum, 10 fire engines deployed to control the blaze.

A fire broke out in shanties in a slum area in the Shahbad dairy area here, officials of the Delhi Fire Services said.

''We received a call regarding the fire at 1.45 pm. A total of 10 fire engines were rushed to the spot. We have also informed the local police about the matter,'' they said.