NEW DELHI: An air conditioner mechanic died and several others suffered injuries when the compressor of an AC exploded at a restaurant in southeast Delhi’s Tikona Park. In a second incident, a major fire broke out at a restaurant-cum-bar in west Delhi’s Punjabi Bagh on Thursday, though no one was injured in the incident.
According to the fire department, three fire tenders attended to the AC compressor blast case. "Due to the blast in the restaurant, 13 people had to be taken to hospital for injuries," said Atul Garg, director, Delhi Fire Service.