Man Dies Of Suffocation After Fire At Income Tax Office In Delhi

The man, an office superintendent, was found unconscious at the scene. He was declared dead at the hospital.

A man died of suffocation after a fire broke out on the third floor of the Income Tax Office building in Delhi today. The 46-year-old, an office superintendent, was found unconscious at the scene. He was declared dead at the hospital.

As many as 21 fire engines were rushed to the spot after a call was received at 2.38 PM. The fire has been brought under control and seven people have been rescued. Several people working in the building were evacuated through windows using ladders, a fire department official said.