Massive fire in Delhi tyre market, 55 shops devastated

New Delhi: About 55 shops were gutted and 20 others were partially burnt after a fire broke out at a tyre market in central district of Delhi, in the wee hours on Saturday.

No one suffered any injuries in the fire which occurred around 3 am at a tyre market in Rani Jhansi Marg near Filmistan theatre. Fire officials said a total of 34 fire tenders were immediately pressed into service to control the blaze.

Senior police officers said initial probe suggested that the fire was caused due to a short circuit in wires hanging amidst the shops in the area.