New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- A fire breaks out in Shanti Mohalla, Gali No. 6, within the jurisdiction of the Krishna Nagar police station in Shahdara district.

Several Delhi Fire Service (DFS) vehicles were deployed immediately to the spot. Firefighting teams are actively working to extinguish the fire.

A local resident of the area, Anil Verma, said the blaze erupted suddenly, claiming that it was due to a short circuit.

"It (fire) was caused by a short circuit. It just broke out suddenly... This is a dead-end lane in Shanti Mohalla-Lane Number 6... It falls under Krishna Nagar police station... We suddenly noticed the fire from outside... All the properties in this lane are used as warehouses. We've informed everyone, and they have all arrive...