Tragic Fire in West Delhi Claims Life of 13-Year-Old Boy
13-year-old killed in fire, short circuit suspected in electric scooter that was being charged

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A fire in a two-storey house in Khayala, West Delhi, resulted in the death of 13-year-old Yashpreet Singh and injuries to his grandmother. The fire, suspected to be caused by a short circuit in an electric scooter being charged, occurred early Wednesday morning.
- 01The incident happened around 2:43 am in Vishnu Garden, West Delhi.
- 02Yashpreet Singh was declared dead on arrival at Guru Gobind Singh Hospital.
- 03His grandmother, Sharanjeet Kaur, sustained injuries but was later discharged.
- 04The fire is believed to have originated from a short circuit in the electric scooter's battery.
- 05The family had to break down a door to rescue Yashpreet, who was asleep during the fire.
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A devastating fire in a two-storey house in Vishnu Garden, Khayala, West Delhi, resulted in the tragic death of 13-year-old Yashpreet Singh and injuries to his grandmother, Sharanjeet Kaur (65). The fire broke out around 2:43 am while an electric scooter was being charged, with a short circuit suspected as the cause. Yashpreet, a Class 8 student, was sleeping on the ground floor with his uncle Gurjit Singh when the blaze started. Despite attempts to wake him, he remained in deep sleep until his family realized he was still inside. They managed to break down the door to pull him out, but he was declared dead upon arrival at Guru Gobind Singh Hospital. Sharanjeet was treated for her injuries and later discharged. The fire reportedly caused the scooter's battery and tire to explode, prompting the response of four fire tenders to control the blaze. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the fire.
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The tragic incident has raised concerns about the safety of charging electric scooters in residential areas.
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