Fire breaks out at Ghaziabad restaurant, 80 rescued

According to fire officials, almost 50 customers and 30 restaurant employees were present at the spot when the fire broke out. “The restaurant had one functioning exit… The other exit, which was closed, had to be broken down,” said a fire official.

Customers and staff had to crawl out of the outlet due to the smoke, an official said.

The restaurant did not respond to calls and messages seeking comment. The fire department said they are yet to determine the cause of the fire.