India, Nov. 9 -- A man died and another sustained burn injuries after a massive fire broke out, spreading to around 500 shanties near Rithala metro station in Delhi's Rohini, the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the fire that erupted late Friday evening was brought fully under control by deploying adequate teams and those affected in the incident were being provided relief.

In a post on X, she said the injured were rushed to the hospital and relief and rehabilitation work was swiftly underway. The affected were provided food and water and temporary shelters were set up to shift them.

Police said several LPG cylinders were said to have exploded late Friday evening, intensifying the blaze and triggeri...