One person died after a massive fire broke out in a slum area near Rithala Metro Station in the national capital on Friday night, officials said.

According to the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), firefighting and cooling operations were carried out through the night to control the blaze. One body was recovered from the site, while another injured person, a child, was rushed to Safdarjung Hospital for treatment.

The incident took place in Bengali Basti, located between Rithala Metro Station and the Delhi Jal Board premises. Fire officials said the blaze was of "Medium category" due to its intensity.

Delhi Fire Service officer SK Dua told ANI that a total of 29 fire tenders were pressed into service to control the flames. After hours of dousing operation, the blaze was brought under control.

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