New Delhi, February 17 A 32-year-old man died from asphyxiation after a fire broke out at a building in the Sadar Bazar area of north Delhi on Tuesday, an official of the Delhi Fire Services said.
The deceased, identified as Sohan (32), was found unconscious on the second floor of the building, the official said.
A call regarding the fire was received at 2:15 pm. The fire had erupted on the second and third floors of a building in the area, the DFS officer said.
"Four fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and firefighting operations were immediately launched. It was brought under control by 4:30 pm," a fire official said.
During the operation, Sohan was found unconscious and was taken to Hindu Rao Hospital, where he was declared dead due to asphyxiation.
The fire was brought under control after sustained efforts by firefighters. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined, he added.