NEW DELHI: A factory caught fire and collapsed in the Indian capital Thursday, causing injuries to several people, including some fire officials.
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A fire official said three people were rescued from the debris of the building in Peera Garhi area in western New Delhi. Thirty-five fire engines were at the site, and the rescue operation was continuing for some people feared trapped there.
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An eyewitness told New Delhi Television news channel he heard an explosion around 5am and the station reported the structure collapsed soon afterward.
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The fire official spoke anonymously because he was not authorised to release the information.
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Poor safety standards are a frequent cause of fires in India. Last month, a fire believed to be caused by an electrical short circuit engulfed a building in New Delhi, killing at least 43 people.
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