Massive Fire Damages Slum Collection in Delhi’s Matiala Area
A damaging fire ripped through a slum collection near the Matiala fish market in southwest Delhi late Wednesday, gutting approximately 80 shanties.
- Incident: Fire broke out at 11: 54 PM, Wednesday.
- Place: Run-down neighborhood cluster near Matiala fish market, southwest Delhi.
- Influence: About 80 shanties destroyed, extending four acres.
- Action: 28 fire tenders deployed. Fire brought under control around 3: 00 AM Thursday.
- Casualties: No casualties reported because of swift evacuation.
- Investigation: Reason for fire stays unclear. Comparable case took place earlier this month. Land ownership challenged.
