Deadly Fire at Delhi Paint Factory Claims 11 Lives

The factory, used illegally for chemical paint mixing, sparked an explosion and subsequent blaze, prompting an investigation and calls for regulatory reform.

A massive fire at a paint factory in Delhi's Alipur area claimed 11 lives and injured four others.
The factory was being used illegally for mixing chemical paint, leading to an explosion that triggered the fire.
The fire spread to adjacent buildings, including a drug rehabilitation center and eight shops.
Authorities have launched an investigation, suspecting the blast was caused by chemicals stored at the site.
The incident has sparked calls for stricter enforcement of building and safety regulations in India.