New Delhi, June 28: A major fire broke out in Chandni Chowk here late yesterday night. No casualties have been reported in the mishap. Police and fire fighters had a tough time battling the flames that threatened to engulf shops in the area.

Chandni Chowk is one of the capital's busiest shopping districts. According to initial reports, the fire appeared to have started in a sari shop and soon spread to nearby shops.

While the exact cause of the fire is still being ascertained, a short circuit is being suspected. Bureau Report