New Delhi [India], April 22 (ANI): As many as three people have been injured in a fire that broke out at Azad Market in Sadar Bazaar in the national capital on Friday evening.

As per the preliminary report, the fire broke out at around 7:30 pm at a shop at Shivaji Road in the area.

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The police said that all injured have been sent to a nearby hospital.

"A fire broke out at around 7:30 pm at a shop at Shivaji Road, Azad Market in Sadar Bazaar. 3 persons have been injured and sent to the hospital," said Delhi Police.

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Moreover, eight fire tenders were rushed to the site and controlled the fire.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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