Kanpur, May 4 -- Five people of a family were trapped inside a six-storey building in Kanpur's Chaman Ganj area where a massive fire broke out on Sunday.

Kanpur Mayor Pramila Pandey said that efforts were being carried out to douse the fire.

"Fire broke out in the shoe factory...Five people of a family are trapped inside...Efforts to douse the fire are underway..." Kanpur Mayor told ANI.

Firefighters are at the spot, and dousing operations are underway.

"Fire broke out in a six-storey building, which is a leather factory...Efforts to douse the fire are underway..." said Chief Fire Officer Deepak Sharma.

Further details awaited. (ANI)

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