Fire breaks out at Mayapuri factory, 11 fire tenders rushed to spot

A fire broke out at a factory in Mayapuri Industrial Area Phase 1 in Delhi on Friday night, prompting the deployment of 11 fire tenders to douse the flames.

The fire broke out at around 8.30 pm at a factory where plastic mattresses and foam are manufactured. The materials are believed to have caused the flames to spread rapidly.

According to fire and police officials, the blaze erupted on the factory's top floor. Firefighters reached the spot and began efforts to bring it under control.

There is no information so far about anyone being trapped inside the factory. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, although a short circuit is suspected.