A massive fire erupted in a residential building in Vivek Vihar, Shahdara, Delhi, early Sunday morning, resulting in the tragic deaths of nine people, including a 1.5-year-old toddler. The fire, suspected to have been triggered by an air conditioner explosion, began around 3:13 am, with emergency services alerted shortly after. Firefighters battled the flames for over five hours, rescuing 12-15 individuals from the building. The Delhi Fire Services deployed 14 fire tenders to control the blaze, which spread across multiple floors of the structure. The search for victims revealed charred bodies across various locations within the building. Local residents reported that some families remain unaccounted for, intensifying the tragedy. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta labeled the incident as “extremely tragic,” extending condolences to the victims' families and ensuring that rescue operations were being closely monitored.