Blaze Disrupts Wedding in Delhi

A fire erupted at a residence in New Usmanpur, Delhi during a wedding celebration, leading to the complete destruction of household items and jewelry. Fortunately, there were no injuries. Firefighters extinguished the blaze within an hour and a half. Authorities suspect an LPG cylinder blast as the cause.

A blaze occurred at a two-storey house in New Usmanpur, northeast Delhi, at around noon on Tuesday, an official from the Delhi Fire Service reported.

The incident, which was reported at 12:50 p.m., saw five fire tenders being quickly dispatched to the scene, the official added.

Firefighters managed to control the fire by 2 p.m. The flames erupted during a wedding celebration, leading to the immediate evacuation of all attendees. While there were no injuries, the fire resulted in the loss of household items and valuables. Initial suspicions point towards an LPG cylinder blast as the cause, with an investigation currently underway.

(With inputs from agencies.)