At least 15 people died in a fire that engulfed a building in Lucknow, India, housing a pet shop and an animation center. The blaze has renewed concerns about fire safety in commercial buildings across India.
A fire in a Lucknow building housing a pet shop and animation center killed at least 15 people on Monday. Many were trapped due to the lack of emergency exits and a blocked staircase. Witnesses described desperate escape attempts, including jumping from windows and climbing cables. An inquiry has been ordered.
Four joint owners of a commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj have been arrested following a fire that killed 15 people. The building, allegedly used illegally for commercial purposes despite residential approval, housed an animation center, pet shop, and clinic. An FIR has been filed under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the UP Fire and Emergency Services Act.
A fire in Lucknow has highlighted a 2016 demolition order for unauthorized construction on a building, which was controversially revoked within two months. The building, originally approved for residential use, was later found to be developed for commercial activities, a key issue in the fire investigation.
Three men have died after a fire destroyed a single-storey building adjoining a community centre in White City, west London. Firefighters rescued the men from the blaze, which broke out on Saturday evening. An investigation by the London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police is underway.
Three men have died following a fire at a single-storey building in New Zealand Way, White City, west London. Firefighters rescued the men, two of whom were pronounced dead at the scene and one who later died in hospital. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
Rohit, a 26-year-old from Bihar working in a Delhi B&B, was severely injured saving colleagues from a fire. He is now bedridden with multiple fractures and spinal injuries, awaiting compensation from the government. His family faces financial hardship, struggling to cover medical expenses and support their children's education.
A building fire in Tughlaqabad Extension, Delhi, has claimed a fourth life, a 50-year-old woman who died from burn injuries. The incident also killed her son, daughter, and mother. Separately, a car fire in Outer Delhi's Alipur area resulted in one death and two injuries.
Police in Delhi have arrested four people, including a minor, for allegedly starting a fire in a residential building that killed three and injured eight. The blaze, initially thought to be accidental, is now being investigated as arson linked to a personal dispute.
A fire in a South East Delhi residential building killed three (Pankaj, 28; Guddi, 50; Soni, 20) and critically injured two, with five women rescued. The blaze, possibly caused by an electrical short circuit from a charging electric scooter, started on the ground floor/basement, spreading to vehicles and upper floors.
A fire at the Flourish Stay hotel in New Delhi on Wednesday killed at least 21 people, with more than 40 others hospitalized. Several victims were visitors from African countries seeking medical treatment.
Nine people died and 15 were rescued after a fire broke out in a four-storey residential building in Delhi's Vivek Vihar around 3:45 am on Sunday. Iron grills on windows and a locked terrace prevented residents from escaping as flames spread rapidly. The cause is under investigation but a short circuit is suspected.
Nine residents died in a pre-dawn fire at a four-storey building in Delhi's Vivek Vihar on Sunday. The fire, caused by a short circuit on the second floor, spread rapidly due to protective iron grills on the facade and a locked terrace that prevented escape. Fourteen fire engines responded, rescuing 15 people while nine others could not be saved.
Nine people were killed and around 15 rescued after a fire swept through a four-storey residential building in Delhi's Vivek Vihar around 3:47am on Sunday. The blaze, suspected to be caused by an AC blast or electrical short circuit, engulfed flats on the second, third and fourth floors. Victims include a family of five on the second floor and another family of three on the third floor. Rescue efforts were hampered by iron grilles and barred windows. One injured person is being treated at GTB Hospital.
At least nine people died after a fire broke out in a residential building in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar area early Sunday. The fire occurred around 3:48 am in a four-storey building in Vivek Vihar Phase-I. Residents reported that an air conditioner blast triggered the blaze. Emergency teams responded to the alert received around 4 am and brought the fire under control. Rescue operations continue for families still feared trapped, with 12-15 people rescued and 4-5 still missing according to witnesses.
At least nine people were killed after a massive fire broke out in a residential building in Delhi's Shahdara area early Sunday. The blaze, believed to be caused by an AC blast or short circuit, started around 3:13 am. Fire services responded with 14 tenders and over 80 personnel, rescuing 10-15 people. Two injured were hospitalized.
At least nine people were killed after a massive fire broke out in a residential building in Shahdara, Delhi, in the early hours of Sunday. The fire, believed to have been caused by an AC blast or short circuit, started around 3:13 am. Fourteen fire tenders and over 80 fire personnel were dispatched after a call at 3:27 am, and the flames were brought under control by around 8 am. Ten to 15 persons were rescued, with two sustaining minor injuries and being shifted to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital.
At least four people were killed in a fire that broke out in a four-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar, east Delhi's Shahdara area. The fire started at around 03:13 AM and was reportedly triggered by an AC blast. Emergency services rescued around 12-15 people, while 4-5 remain missing. Fire tenders arrived at 3:35 AM and brought the fire under control.
