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Massive fire erupts near Rithala metro station in Delhi; one killed

New Delhi, Nov 8 (UNI) A man lost his life while another sustained burns after a massive blaze erupted near Rithala metro station in Delhi’s Rohini. It spread to around 500 shanties, the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the fire that broke out late Friday evening was fully brought under control with the deployment of adequate teams, and relief is being provided to those affected.
Taking it X, she said that the injured had been rushed to the hospital, and relief and rehabilitation efforts were underway. "We arranged food, water, and temporary shelters for those affected," she stated.
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