Condolence pour in as fire engulfs commercial building near Mundka metro station; 26 feared dead

New Delhi, May 13 (PTI) A massive fire ripped through a three-storey commercial building near Mundka metro station in west Delhi Friday evening, leaving at least 26 dead and 12 injured, police said.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed pain over the loss of lives in the massive fire in west Delhi's Mundka, and said he was in constant touch with officers.

"Shocked and pained to know abt this tragic incident. I am constantly in touch wid officers. Our brave firemen are trying their best to control the fire and save lives. God bless all," Kejriwal tweeted.

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said he was distressed by the tragic fire accident at a building near Mundka metro station here and offered condolences to the bereaved families.

"I wish for speedy recovery of the injured," he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing his grief at the fire incident at Mundka tweeted-

Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to a tragic fire in Delhi. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I wish the injured a speedy recovery.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 13, 2022

Union Housing and Urban Affairs minister Hardeep Singh Puri also expressed grief over the incident.

"Deeply saddened at the loss of lives in the devastating fire accident in Delhi's Mundka. I offer my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families & pray for speedy recovery of those injured," Puri tweeted.

Around 60-70 people have been rescued from the building, the police said, adding some people are still trapped inside.

According to fire department officials, information about the blaze was received around 4.40 pm following which 24 fire tenders were rushed to the spot.