Tragic Fire Claims Nine Lives in Four-Storey Building in Shahdara, Delhi
Fire breaks out in four-storey building in Delhi's Shahdara, 9 bodies found, rescue ops underway
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A devastating fire broke out in a four-storey building in Vivek Vihar, Shahdara, New Delhi, early Sunday morning, resulting in the deaths of nine individuals. Rescue operations are ongoing, with reports indicating that several residents are still unaccounted for following the incident.
- 01Nine people have died due to a fire in a four-storey building in Shahdara, New Delhi.
- 02The fire was reported around 4 AM, with fire tenders arriving shortly after.
- 03Approximately 12-15 individuals were rescued, but some remain missing.
- 04Witnesses reported that an air conditioning unit explosion may have triggered the fire.
- 05Rescue operations are still in progress as authorities search for any remaining victims.
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A fire erupted early Sunday morning in a four-storey building located in the Vivek Vihar area of Shahdara, New Delhi, resulting in the tragic loss of nine lives. The Deputy Commissioner of Police for Shahdara District, Rajendra Prasad Meena, confirmed that the fire was reported around 4 AM, and fire tenders quickly responded to the scene to control the blaze. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the fire may have been triggered by an explosion from an air conditioning unit. Residents reported that approximately 12-15 people were rescued, but some remain unaccounted for, with concerns that one or two families may still be trapped inside the building. Ongoing rescue operations aim to locate any remaining victims, as officials continue to assess the situation.
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This tragic event highlights the urgent need for improved fire safety measures in residential buildings to prevent such incidents in the future.
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