Massive fire breaks out in Delhi furniture market, metro services on Magenta Line hit

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NEW DELHI: A massive fire broke out at a furniture market near Kalindi Kunj Metro station in the national capital affecting the Metro services on Friday.

However, there were no reports of casualties, Delhi Fire Services officials said.

Delhi: Fire broke out in a furniture market near Kalindi Kunj metro station, early morning today. Fire official says, "No injuries till now. Fire-fighting operation underway." pic.twitter.com/gV9f0wHtth — ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2019

"The fire was reported around 5.55 AM, and 17 fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot," Atul Garg, Director, Delhi Fire Services, said.

Delhi: Fire broke out in a furniture market in Shaheen Bagh near Kalindi Kunj metro station, early morning today. 17 fire tenders present at the spot. Fire-fighting operation underway. pic.twitter.com/Ug1ilDegJm — ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2019

The fire-fighting efforts are still underway to contain the blaze. 

Meanwhile, the fire has also affected Metro train services on the Magenta Line. 

Delhi: Fire broke out in a furniture market in Shaheen Bagh near Kalindi Kunj metro station, early morning today; Delhi Metro services are temporarily suspended between Kalindi Kunj and Botanical Garden. pic.twitter.com/DvKsZJ7qS9 — ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2019

The Delhi Metro officials said that no train would run between Shaheen Bagh and Botanical Garden stations till the fire is brought under control.