New Delhi, May 14 -- A fire broke out at Ashok Vihar police station in Delhi on Wednesday, an official statement said.

Delhi Fire Services said that a total of three fire tenders were deployed and engaged in the firefighting operations.

The fire broke out at the premises due to a short circuit and evacuation process was carried out immediately, they added.

"At approximately 10:30 AM, a fire broke out in the room of the ATO/Inspector at Police Station Ashok Vihar, reportedly due to a short circuit. The police station was immediately evacuated as a precautionary measure. Three fire tenders responded promptly, and the fire was doused", according to the statement from the Delhi Fire Services (DFS).

Further details are awaited on the matte...