New Delhi, June 7 -- A fire broke out in a house in Delhi's New Friends Colony on Sunday, police said.

According to officials, eight people were rescued from the fire, including four children and four adults, but two puppies were killed on the spot. Station Officer Phool Singh Meena said that the fire erupted on the upper ground floor due to an AC unit, which later spread to household items.

According to the Delhi Police preliminary report, no one was injured in the fire. They also clarified that reports of the death of a child are incorrect.

The Delhi Fire Services said that the department was notified about the fire around 3:40 PM, and two tenders were dispatched swiftly to rescue the family stuck inside.

Station Officer Phool Singh...