New Delhi, May 3 -- Nine people were killed, and several were injured after a massive fire broke out at a four-storey building in Delhi's Vivek Vihar area early on Sunday morning, officials said.

According to the police, seven people are currently receiving treatment at a nearby hospital.

The fire broke out on the second floor of the building at around 4 am, after which 14 fire engines were dispatched to the scene. During the rescue and relief operations, over 10 people were rescued, officials said.

Upon receiving the information, police staff, along with the Vivek Vihar SHO and ACP, immediately proceeded to the spot. The fire brigade and crime team also reached the spot at premises No. B-13, Vivek Vihar Phase I.

They added that the f...