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Screams for help, saari for rescue: Locals recall harsh firefight at residential building in Delhi's Tughlakabad

From Hindustan Times · () English

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • A fire in a residential building in Delhi's Tughlakabad area resulted in three fatalities and two critical injuries.
  • Local residents recounted harrowing details of the rescue efforts, including hearing screams for help and using a sari to aid in the operation.
  • The incident highlights the dangers of fires in densely populated urban areas and the community's response to emergencies.

Screams for help pierced the night as a fierce firefight erupted in a residential building in Delhi's Tughlakabad neighborhood, leaving three people dead and two others in critical condition. Local residents described the harrowing moments of the blaze, recalling how they heard desperate cries for assistance. In a remarkable act of community spirit, a sari was used in an attempt to aid in the rescue efforts amidst the chaos. The fire, which broke out in the densely populated area, quickly engulfed the building, trapping residents. Emergency services responded swiftly, but the intensity of the fire and the building's structure presented significant challenges. The incident has once again brought to the fore the critical need for fire safety measures in urban residential complexes across the city. Investigations into the cause of the fire are underway.

Screams for help were heard.

— Local residentRecounting the moments during the fire.
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