01 January,2023 09:21 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
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Two persons were killed in a massive blaze that broke out at a senior citizen care home in the Greater Kailash-II area of New Delhi early Sunday, fire officials said.
According to the officials, both victims were already dead when the fire was extinguished and six people evacuated safely from the E Block building.
As per the officials, a call about the fire was received around 5.15 am, and four fire tenders were immediately deployed to douse the flames.
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A team each from the fire brigade and police immediately reached the spot and started the relief and rescue exercise, officials said.
"The fire was completely controlled around 7 am," officials added.
The cause of the fire is being ascertained.
More details awaited. (ANI)
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