CISF sub-inspector dies in fire at CGO complex
A CISF sub-inspector died Wednesday in a fire at the office of the Ministry of Social Justice in South Delhi's CGO complex that houses important government offices, according officials.
New Delhi: A CISF sub-inspector died Wednesday in a fire at the office of the Ministry of Social Justice in South Delhi's CGO complex that houses important government offices, according officials.
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The inspector was got unconscious in the fire incident. Immediately, he was sent to nearby hospital.
A call about a fire was received at 9.45 am and 23 fire tenders were rushed to the spot, a senior officer of the Delhi Fire Services said.
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The blaze broke out at an office situated on the first floor of the building and was brought under control by 10.20 am, the officer added.
No casualties were reported, the officer said, adding that the cause of fire was yet to be ascertained. (PTI)