Five Rescued from Fire in Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi
5, including toddler, rescued in Shalimar Bagh fire
Hindustan Times
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A fire in a residential building in Shalimar Bagh, northwest Delhi, resulted in the rescue of five individuals, including a toddler. The fire, caused by an air conditioner explosion, trapped residents on the first and second floors but was extinguished quickly with no reported injuries.
- 01Fire broke out in a residential building in Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi.
- 02The incident involved five individuals, including a one-year-old boy.
- 03The fire was caused by an air conditioner explosion.
- 04Firefighters managed to rescue all trapped individuals without injuries.
- 05The fire was extinguished within approximately 15 minutes.
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On Thursday morning, a fire broke out in a residential building located in the BN Block of Shalimar Bagh, northwest Delhi, resulting in the rescue of five people, including a toddler. The fire was reported at 10:10 AM and was triggered by an explosion from an air conditioner on the first floor. Smoke filled the staircase, making it difficult for residents to escape. Firefighters arrived promptly and were able to extinguish the fire within 15 minutes. They utilized breathing gear to navigate the smoke-filled environment and ventilated the staircase, allowing for the safe rescue of two women and a one-year-old boy from the second floor, as well as a 76-year-old woman and her house help from the third floor. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident.
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The quick response from firefighters ensured the safety of the residents, highlighting the importance of fire safety measures in residential buildings.
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