By admin New Delhi, Oct 18 (PTI) A fire broke out in a house in Shahdara area early Friday, from which two bodies were recovered and two children were rescued, officials said.
A report about the fire was received at 5.25 am and six fire engines were called into action, a Delhi Fire Service (DFS) official said.
During the firefighting operation, two children were evacuated from inside the building.
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The fire broke out on the third and fourth floors of the building, which was brought under control within two hours, the official added.
“Two bodies were recovered from inside the house. They were taken to the mortuary,” he said, adding that the children were also admitted to the hospital.
It is suspected that the fire was caused by a short circuit, but the police are investigating the matter, he added. PTI ALK NB NB
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