Tragic Fire Claims Nine Lives in East Delhi Residential Building
Nine dead as fire breaks out in residential building in east Delhi
Hindustan Times
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A devastating fire in a four-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar, East Delhi, resulted in the deaths of nine individuals from two families, including a toddler. The fire, reported early Sunday morning, prompted a large-scale rescue operation involving multiple fire tenders and emergency services.
- 01Nine people, including a toddler, died in the fire.
- 02The incident occurred in Vivek Vihar, East Delhi, early Sunday morning.
- 03Rescue operations involved around 12 fire tenders and emergency teams.
- 04The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
- 05Several individuals were rescued, with two sustaining minor injuries.
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A tragic fire broke out in a four-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar, East Delhi, around 3:48 AM on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of nine individuals from two families, including a toddler. The Delhi Fire Service reported that the blaze affected the second, third, and fourth floors, necessitating a large-scale rescue operation involving 12 fire tenders. The deceased include members of the Jain family, with five victims found on the second floor and three on the third. One victim was located on the first floor. Police confirmed that 10 to 15 people were rescued during the operation, with two sustaining minor injuries and taken to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital. The cause of the fire remains undetermined, and investigations are ongoing.
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This tragic incident highlights the urgent need for fire safety measures in residential buildings, especially in densely populated areas.
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