Fire at Delhi residential building kills 3, injures several
A massive fire broke out in a residential building in southeast Delhi's Tughlakabad Extension early Friday morning, killing at least three people. The fire occurred in a narrow lane building with six floors, and the Delhi Fire Service rescued six people while eight others were evacuated with injuries. The incident highlights fire safety challenges in densely packed residential areas with limited access for emergency services.
A major fire engulfed a residential building in Gali No 1 near Naya Tara Apartment in Tughlakabad Extension, southeast Delhi, in the early hours of Friday, resulting in at least three deaths. Multiple emergency calls were received between 2:35am and 2:37am, prompting the Delhi Fire Service to deploy five water tenders, two water bowsers, one breathing support unit, and a Quick Response Vehicle. The six-story building's location in a narrow lane complicated rescue and firefighting operations. Fire department personnel rescued six people from the building, while eight injured persons were evacuated and taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre for treatment. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire originated in vehicles parked inside the building. Firefighting operations were brought under control by 3:45am, with the stop message issued at 4am, though rescue efforts continued afterward.
What's missing
The exact cause of the fire and the identities of the deceased have not been reported. The total number of residents in the building and whether all occupants have been accounted for is unclear. Long-term implications for building safety regulations or investigations into the fire's origin are not mentioned.
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- Hindustan TimesCenter
3 dead as massive fire breaks out at residential building in Delhi | India News
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3 killed, several injured after fire engulfs building in Delhi's Tughlakabad Extension
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3 Dead, Several Injured After Massive Fire At Residential Building In Delhi
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