New Delhi: Twelve people were rescued after a major fire broke out in a slum cluster in central Delhi’s Takia Kale Khan late Monday night. The blaze engulfed around 30 huts.Delhi Fire Service (DFS) got a call regarding the fire at 11.22 pm from Balmiki Basti in Takia Kale Khan, following which 24 fire tenders and more than 120 fire personnel were rushed to the spot. A PCR call also went to Kamla Market police station around 11.32 pm, prompting police teams to reach the area.Nine CATS ambulances were also deployed as a precaution. Authorities said that other agencies, including the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) and power distribution company BSES, were informed and mobilised to assist in the emergency response.By the time the police and firefighters reached the spot, the flames had spread through furniture, timber and other combustible materials stored in and around the cluster, posing a serious threat to residents and neighbouring structures. Additional police personnel from nearby units were deployed to aid in the evacuation, manage crowds and ensure the unhindered movement of emergency vehicles. “Despite resistance from some occupants, personnel successfully persuaded and evacuated residents from the zone,” a senior police officer said.Firefighters battled the blaze for nearly three hours before bringing it under control around 1.15 am. Several huts were gutted in the blaze, leaving many families homeless, and several two-wheelers parked in the area were damaged. However, officials confirmed that no casualties or injuries were reported.Police said the cause behind the fire has to be ascertained and an inquiry is on to determine the sequence of events that led to the blaze.