A factory fire in the Indian capital New Delhi, which occurred on Sunday as workers were resting, left at least 32 people dead, government officials said. A balance sheet that could be heavier.
Atul Garg, a representative of the firefighters said that the firefighters had so far rescued more than fifty people, mostly intoxicated by flames, in the six-story building.
A fire that spread quickly
The factory was specialized in the manufacture of handbags. Many raw materials were stored inside the building, which allowed the fire to spread quickly, according to local media.
"My thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones, and I wish the wounded a speedy recovery," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Twitter.
The fire in Delhi's Anaj Mandi on Rani Jhansi Road is extremely horrific. My thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones. Wishing the injured a quick recovery. Authorities are providing all possible assistance at the site of the tragedy.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 8, 2019Regular fires in India
Fires are common in India, where building safety standards are often ignored by builders.
In 1997, a fire in a movie theater in New Delhi killed 59 people. Last February, 17 people died in the fire of a six-story hotel, also located in the Indian capital.
With Reuters