2 dead, 3 rescued in Narela factory fire

Two people were killed and three others rescued after a fire broke out at a footwear factory in Delhi's Narela industrial area on Tuesday, fire officials said.

The officials added that a rescue operation is underway to locate people suspected to be trapped.

Police said that few people were also injured and are getting treated at a hospital.

Delhi Fire Service chief Atul Garg said that a call regarding fire at a building in the area was received at around 9.35 a m following which 10 fire tenders were pressed into service.

"So far, three persons have been rescued and two to three people are feared trapped," said Garg.