Fire breaks out in three-storey building in west Delhi, 1 feared trapped
New Delhi (PTI): One person is suspected to be trapped under debris after a fire broke out in a three-storey building, leading to the collapse of the second and third floors in west Delhi's Naraina early Tuesday, an official of the Delhi Fire Services said.
A call regarding the fire breaking out in a building, which is the godown of paint and thinner, was received at 2.35 am, he said.
"We rushed 26 fire tenders to the spot. The fire was doused by 8 am and cooling operation is ongoing," the officer said, adding that one person is suspected to be trapped under the debris.
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Hassan: Farmer killed in wild elephant attack
Hassan: A 65-year-old farmer was killed in a wild elephant attack in Belur taluk on Sunday morning.
The deceased has been identified as Raj shetty (65), a resident of Kanaguppe village.
According to police, the elephant, which was hiding in nearby bushes, suddenly attacked Raj shetty while he was on his way to work in his garden. The animal reportedly lifted him with its trunk and trampled him to death.
Forest department officials and police come to the spot upon receiving information and launched an operation to drive the elephant away.
The incident occurred within the limits of Arehalli police station.
