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1st LD Writethru: Fire engulfs factory in Indian capital

Xinhua, April 5, 2015 Adjust font size:

A massive fire broke out at a factory in the Indian capital Sunday, a senior police official said.

There have been no reports of any casualty in the incident.

"The fire broke out at a courier factory in Okhla industrial area, completely gutting two of its floors," the official said, on condition of anonymity.

Some 15 fire engines were pressed into service and the fire is now under control, he said.

A probe has been ordered into the incident, the official added. Endi