A massive fire broke out early Sunday morning in a residential building in Vivek Vihar, East Delhi, claiming the lives of nine individuals, including a 1.5-year-old toddler. The Delhi Fire Services received the first call at 3:47 AM, and by 5 AM, 14 fire tenders were deployed to the scene, rescuing nearly 20 residents. Initial investigations suggest that the fire may have started due to a short circuit in an air conditioning unit on the second floor, leading to rapid spread and trapping residents. Among the deceased were a family of five, including a young child, and another family of three. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu expressed their condolences and emphasized ongoing support for the affected families. The incident has raised concerns about fire safety and emergency response protocols in residential buildings.