Four Killed in Residential Building Fire in East Delhi's Vivek Vihar
Fire broke out in four-storey building in Shahdara area; AC blast suspected as cause; 12-15 rescued, 4-5 still missing
Quick Look
- 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.
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Why It Matters
Residential fires in Delhi have been a recurring safety concern, with older buildings often lacking adequate fire safety measures. This incident adds to the series of fire tragedies in the national capital region.
At least four people have been killed in a fire that broke out in a four-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar in east Delhi's Shahdara area, officials said on Sunday. "Early in the morning, we got a call about a fire. Fire tenders rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control. 3-4 bodies have been recovered from here. We're still searching. We got the call at around 4 AM," said deputy commissioner of police (DCP) for Shahdara District, Rajendra Prasad Meena, according to news agency ANI. "A blast in the AC triggered the fire. Around 12-15 were rescued. However, 4-5 people are still missing. The fire started at around 03:13 am. Fire tenders arrived at around 3.35 am. Efforts are being made to extinguish the fire," a resident said. Another resident Charanjit Singh stated, "More than 10 vehicles (fire tenders) arrived. The fire brigade rescued around 20 people through the balcony. but I think some people from the backside flats were still able to come outside. I think 1 or 2 families are still under the building."
Open Questions
- What was the exact cause of the AC blast?
- Were there proper fire safety measures in the building?
- What is the condition of the rescued victims?
