New Delhi: A massive fire swept through a factory in Anaj Mandi area of north Delhi on Sunday morning, leaving 43 labourers dead and many others injured, police said.
A total of 59 people were inside the factory operating from a residential area when the blaze broke out, they said.
The fire was reported at 5:22 am following which 30 fire tenders were rushed to the spot.
Chaotic scenes were witnessed at the site of the fire incident with relatives and locals rushing to the area.
Atul Garg, Chief Fire Officer said, "Till now we have rescued more than 50 people, most of whom were affected due to smoke."
Rescue operations are presently underway.
Earlier, Sunil Choudhary, the Deputy Chief Fire Officer of the Delhi Fire Service told the fire has been doused and the rescue operations are underway.