New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) A charred body was recovered and two firefighters sustained injuries due to a fire that broke out in Motia Khan area here on Sunday afternoon, an official of the Delhi Fire Services said.

The fire erupted at a house around 3:01 pm, prompting an emergency response, the official said.

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The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said that four fire tenders were dispatched to the scene immediately after receiving the distress call.

DFS chief Atul Garg said that two firefighters -- Ravinder Singh and Ved -- sustained injuries during the firefighting operation when an LPG cylinder exploded.

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They were immediately rushed to a hospital for treatment, he added.

Garg said the "rescue teams searched the premises" once the fire was brought under control and "discovered a completely charred body on the fourth floor".

"The identity of the deceased is yet to be confirmed," he added.

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