Massive Fire Near Rithala Metro Kills 1, Injures Another, Destroys Hundreds of Shanties

New Delhi: A man died and another sustained burn injuries after a massive fire broke out near Rithala metro station in Rohini, Delhi, spreading to around 500 shanties, the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said.

Police said the blaze intensified late Friday evening after several LPG cylinders exploded, triggering panic among residents. Thick plumes of smoke were seen rising from the area as locals scrambled to save their belongings and move to safer locations. Preliminary information suggests that 400 to 500 huts have been completely gutted.

The DFS said it received a call regarding the fire at 10.56 pm, following which multiple fire tenders and firefighting robots were rushed to the scene. Police cordoned off the area, and additional fire tenders were kept on standby to prevent further spread.

The fire was brought under control by early Saturday morning, a DFS official said. The victim, identified as Munna, died in the fire, while Rajesh was injured in the incident.