Fire erupts at Bookshop Near Laxmi Nagar Metro Station in Delhi

A fire broke out at a stationery and book shop near the Laxmi Nagar Metro Station in East Delhi on Monday evening.

According to the Delhi Fire Service, they received a call about the incident at around 4:45 pm. An official stated that five fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the spot.

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“The fire was in a book shop and stationery shop. The shop was in the basement, while the ground floor also had a bookshop. The fire involved books, and the cause is not yet known,” said the official.

The official added that the five fire tenders, which were pressed into service, brought the fire under control by 6 pm.

Local police were informed, and the entire area was cordoned off. The police said they are investigating the matter.