Tragic Fire in Delhi Claims Nine Lives, Including Toddler
Delhi Fire Tragedy: Toddler Among 9 Killed, AC Blast Suspected | Top Points
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A devastating fire in a residential building in Vivek Vihar, Shahdara, Delhi, resulted in the deaths of nine individuals, including a toddler. The fire, suspected to have been caused by an air conditioner blast, affected multiple floors and complicated rescue efforts, with over a dozen residents rescued.
- 01Nine people, including a toddler, died in a fire in Vivek Vihar, Delhi.
- 02The fire broke out early Sunday morning and spread quickly to six flats.
- 03Rescue operations involved 14 fire tenders and lasted over five hours.
- 04An air conditioner blast is suspected to have triggered the fire.
- 05Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed condolences and emphasized ongoing rescue efforts.
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A major fire broke out early Sunday morning in a residential building located in Vivek Vihar, Shahdara, Delhi, claiming the lives of nine people, including a 1.5-year-old toddler. The incident was reported at 3:48 am, with Delhi Fire Services alerted shortly after. Firefighters deployed 14 fire tenders to combat the blaze, which spread rapidly to six flats, complicating rescue efforts. Eyewitnesses suggested that an air conditioner blast might have sparked the fire, although officials have yet to confirm this. The fire was controlled by 6:25 am and fully extinguished by 8 am, allowing search operations to commence. Victims included Shikha Jain (45) and several members of the Jain family. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described the incident as
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The tragic fire highlights the need for improved fire safety measures in residential buildings, especially in densely populated areas.
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