New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- Following a massive fire in Karol Bagh's Gaffar Market, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday enquired about the situation at the shops across two buildings.

About 150 fire personnel, supported by 27 fire tenders, were deployed after reports of the blaze were received around 1:00 AM. Once the fire is completely extinguished, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will have both buildings evacuated, according to a press release.

Mukesh Verma, Divisional Officer, Delhi Fire Service, said the department received information around 1:30 AM about a fire inside shops in Gali Chain Wali, Gaffar Market. Four fire tenders reached the spot immediately, and as the situation worsened, the incident was escalated to a "med...