New Delhi

In a tragic incident, a massive blast took place in Delhi's Jamia Nagar area on Thursday.

The blast took place at a basement eatery in the evening hours, after which the fire brigade was immediately informed.

Three fire tenders have rushed to the spot.

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The tenders have not confirmed the cause of the blast yet, though, local residents say it was a cylinder blast. 13 people have been injured in the incidents, as per officials.

As many as 13 people were injured in a gas cylinder explosion at a restaurant in the Jamia Nagar area in the national capital on Thursday afternoon, fire department officials said. Those injured in the incident have been admitted to Holy Family Hospital, said Delhi fire officials.

"The blast occurred at a fast-food restaurant. Fire tenders reached the spot immediately. 13 people were injured in the incident, and they have been hospitalized in Holy Family hospital for the treatment," said a fire official.

Earlier in the day, a massive fire broke out at a club in Punjabi Bagh area in the national capital. Twelve fire tenders were dispatched to the site of the incident. There were no causalities reported in the mishap.