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Delhi: Cylinder blasts, thick smoke engulf Rohini slum in fire
India
A late-night fire tore through a slum near Rithala Metro in Rohini, Delhi, on Friday night.
The flames spread fast, setting off several LPG cylinder blasts and forcing many families to run for safety.
Firefighters rushed in with 15 trucks and worked through thick smoke to control the chaos.
Need for better safety measures
Fires like this highlight how risky life can be in Delhi's crowded informal settlements.
It's a reminder of the urgent need for better safety and support for vulnerable communities living on the edge.