New Delhi, Feb. 22 -- A fire erupted in a shop near Old Seelampur Chowki in the Krishna Nagar police station area of Shahdara district earlier today, prompting a swift response from fire authorities.

Several fire tenders were dispatched to the scene. No casualties have so far been reported, according to officials.

Speaking to the reporters, Deputy Chief Fire Officer Sanjay Kumar Tomar informed that while initially 5 fire tenders were sent to the spot, over 100 firemen and more than 20 fire units are currently engaged in dousing the fire.

He stated that the narrow lanes, closed shops and stuck vehicles are causing difficulty, but the fire has been extinguished to a great extent.

Deputy Chief Fire Officer Tomar said, "Today at 1622 hour...