New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): Five people are feared trapped in a fire that broke out at a residence in the Shahdara area on Friday evening, officials said.

According to the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), "We received a call regarding a fire in a house in the Shahdara area."

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As per DFS officials, five fire tenders rushed to the site shortly after receiving the information.

"Five people feared being trapped. A rescue operation is underway," they said.

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The reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained.

Further details into the matter are awaited. (ANI)

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