New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): A man died after a fire broke out at the Karol Bagh area in the Central District of Delhi as firefighting operations continue, police said on Saturday.

The fire broke out at Vishal Mega Mart on Friday. According to the Delhi Fire Service, 13 fire tenders reached at the spot to douse the blaze.

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According to Delhi Police, Kumar Dhirender Pratap Singh (25) was found "trapped" in the lift. He was declared dead on arrival at a hospital.

A First Information Report has been registered at Karol Bagh Police Station, and an investigation has been taken up, police added.

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More details are awaited (ANI)

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