Nine killed after massive fire at four-storey building in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar

Tragedy struck the Vivek Vihar area of Delhi early Sunday morning as a massive fire ripped through a four-storey building, claiming the lives of nine individuals and leaving several others injured. The inferno, which began around 4 am, prompted a swift response from emergency services, with 14 fire engines dispatched to the scene.

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Early in the morning, around 4 am, a call was received about a fire. Fire tenders and local police were immediately rushed to the spot. It took about two hours to bring the fire under control, after which search operations were carried out… Six to seven injured people were shifted to a hospital for emergency treatment.

Firefighters and police worked tirelessly through the morning to combat the blaze and conduct rescue operations. Over ten people were successfully rescued from the burning structure, though some sustained injuries requiring immediate medical attention. Those injured were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, while search and rescue efforts continued to ensure no one was left behind.

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The search and rescue operations are still underway.

Officials confirmed that the fire was brought under control by 6 am. However, the preliminary inquiry revealed the grim toll of nine fatalities. The cause of the devastating fire is yet to be determined, and authorities are continuing their investigation at the premises. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by fires and the critical importance of fire safety measures in densely populated urban areas.

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During the preliminary enquiry, it was found that nine persons have lost their lives. Further enquiry and proceedings at the spot are in progress.