The deceased have been identified as Muhammad Noor Aalam, 27, and Muhammad Ameen Rafi, 16. Both were residents of Delhi and had been working as scrap collectors in the area.

According to reports, the fire erupted in a cluster of makeshift shelters and quickly spread to nearby structures, leaving much of the settlement engulfed in flames. At least 80 temporary shelters, largely occupied by scrap dealers and used for storing materials and accommodation, were gutted in the incident.

Soon after the fire broke out, police personnel, teams from the Fire and Emergency Services Department and local residents rushed to the spot and launched efforts to contain the blaze. Firefighters battled the flames with assistance from locals, but the fire had already spread across a large portion of the settlement.

During the incident, the two scrap collectors were trapped in the fire and suffered fatal burn injuries. Both died in the devastating blaze, while the incident also resulted in extensive damage to property.

The fire has left several scrap dealers and other occupants affected, with many losing their temporary shelters and belongings. The overall financial losses are yet to be assessed.

The cause of the fire remains unclear. Police have taken cognizance of the incident, while further details regarding the circumstances of the blaze and the extent of the damage are awaited.