A fire ripped through a slum settlement in Delhi's Shahbad Dairy area on Sunday night, destroying around 130 jhuggis (makeshift dwellings), the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) reported.
The fire call was received at approximately 10 pm, and 15 fire tenders were immediately deployed to the scene. The blaze was brought under control within a few hours, with no casualties or injuries reported.
Fires in jhuggi settlements are a recurring problem in Delhi, often caused by faulty electrical wiring, open flames for cooking, and the use of flammable materials for construction. The high density of dwellings and narrow lanes further complicate firefighting efforts.