Over 20 people rescued after house catches fire in southeast Delhi

New Delhi: More than 20 people were rescued after a fire broke out in a house in southeast Delhi’s Jama Masjid area on Thursday morning, Delhi Fire Service said.

However, no casualty was reported so far, it added.

Atul Garg, Director, Delhi Fire Service said a call about a fire in a house near Batla House was received at 8.48 am, following which seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

“The Fire was in a house comprising five floors. It was triggered from meter boards and reach up to the third floor of the house. More than 20 people have been res