Massive fire breaks out in Delhi, no casualties reported

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NEW DELHI, May 6 (Xinhua) -- A massive fire broke out at a warehouse in Tikri border area in Delhi on Wednesday morning, confirmed an official of the Department of Delhi Fire Services to Xinhua via phone.

As many as 30 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot for fire-fighting.

Giving details of the fire incident, the official said, "The fire broke out a PVC (Polymerizing Vinyl Chloride) godown this morning in a small industrial area at Tikri Kalan village of Delhi. There are no reports of human death or injuries so far."

PVC material is a synthetic thermoplastic material used in hosepipes, insulation, shoes, garments, etc. Hard PVC is used for making moulded plastic articles.

According to latest information, fire-fighting operation is underway and more details are awaited.