At least 17 people have died in a major fire at a two-storey cracker factory in north Delhi's Bawana Industrial Area this evening, according to a Fire Services official. A few people are reported to be trapped inside the building and rescue operations are on.
"13 people died on the first floor, three on the ground and one in the basement," a fire services official said.
15 to 20 fire engines are trying to douse the fire which has now been contained to the second floor.
The fire reportedly started on the ground floor of the building, but its exact cause it not known yet.