At least 150 Pakistani refugees out of 400 people living in a slum settlement were rendered homeless as nearly 30 shanties were gutted in fire at north Delhi’s Majnu ka Tila on Sunday.
A senior Delhi Fire service officer said the fire incident was reported around 12:45 pm.
He said nine fire tenders were rushed to the spot and it was brought under control soon and no casualty was reported.
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The fire reportedly broke out from straws being burnt while cooking.
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The affected families have taken shelter at their relatives in the settlement, having around 100 temporary shanties, police said.
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Local District Commissioner (DC) visited the place and assured help in two days.
