Fire breaks out at Himalaya House

Saturday, October 6, 2007, 1:02 [IST]

New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) Fire broke out tonight on the tenth floor of a multi-storyed building at the cannaught place here, fire brigade official said.

Twelve fire engines were rushed to douse the fire which broke out on the tenth floor of Himalaya House at cannuaght place at 2330 hours, the official added.

No casualties had been reported in the fire so far.

UNI

Topics: FIRE-DELHI-HIMALAYA HOUSE

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