Around 30 shanties gutted in fire in Delhi

New Delhi: Around 30 shanties in Hazrat Nizamuddin area were gutted in fire this morning officials said.

According to a Delhi Fire Services officer, a call was received about the fire breaking out at 11.15 AM and eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

The fire started during a demolition drive and the cause of the blaze is yet to be ascertained, he said.

The fire was doused within 10 minutes.

—PTI