PM Modi Offers Condolences and Financial Aid Following Delhi Fire Tragedy
'Extremely Distressing': PM Modi Condoles Delhi Fire Tragedy Deaths, Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex-Gratia
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences for the nine lives lost in a fire at a residential building in Vivek Vihar, Shahdara, Delhi. He announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh (approximately $2,400 USD) for the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 (approximately $600 USD) for the injured.
- 01Nine people died in a fire at a residential building in Vivek Vihar, Shahdara, Delhi.
- 02Prime Minister Modi announced ₹2 lakh (about $2,400 USD) for each victim's family.
- 03Injured individuals will receive ₹50,000 (approximately $600 USD).
- 04The fire was likely caused by an air conditioner explosion.
- 05Firefighters rescued 10 to 15 occupants from the building.
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A devastating fire broke out in a four-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar, Shahdara, Delhi, on May 3, 2026, claiming the lives of nine individuals and injuring several others. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, calling the incident 'extremely distressing' and announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh (approximately $2,400 USD) for the families of the deceased. Additionally, the injured will receive ₹50,000 (around $600 USD) for their treatment. The fire, which started early in the morning, was reportedly triggered by an explosion in an air conditioning unit. Firefighters managed to rescue 10 to 15 people from the building, and the injured were taken to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital for medical assistance. An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
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The financial aid announced by the Prime Minister will provide immediate support to the families affected by the tragedy, helping them cope with the loss and medical expenses.
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