At least 9 people died and several were injured in a fire that broke out in a four-storey building in Vivek Vihar in Delhi’s Shahadar area on Sunday morning. Preliminary investigation reveals that air conditioner explosion was the cause of the fire.
deaths and rescues
At least 9 people died and many were injured after a fire broke out in a four-storey building in Vivek Vihar in Delhi’s Shahadar area on Sunday morning. With the help of fire brigade, police and local people, about 15 people were evacuated safely. The injured were immediately admitted to the hospital, two of them are undergoing treatment. Search operations were continuing to ascertain whether anyone was trapped inside the building.
sequence of events
According to eyewitnesses, the incident started at around 3:13 in the morning, when the air conditioner on the top floor of the building unexpectedly exploded. Within a few moments the fire quickly spread to the second, third and fourth floors, leaving many families without time to react.
Rohit, a local resident, said that people heard the screams and tried to escape outside, but many were trapped inside due to the fire. The fire brigade team reached the spot at around 3:35 am and started rescue operations and fire control.
fire assessment measures
The fire brigade pulled out many people with the help of heads and hydraulic equipment through balustrades and nets. More than 12 fire tenders were deployed at the spot. Police and traffic departments controlled the area and supported the rescue operations.
Shahid’s Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajendra Prasad Meena said, information about the incident was received around 4 am in the morning. After hours of efforts, the fire was brought under control, but by then many people had died. The search continued to ensure that no one was trapped inside the building.
role of local people
Local resident Charanjit Singh said that the neighbors helped save many people by risking their lives. Although some managed to escape through the flats at the rear of the building, there were concerns that one or two families might be trapped for a long time.
Fire safety concerns
The local residents demanded strict implementation of fire safety rules in old and congested areas. According to preliminary information, the building did not have adequate fire fighting equipment, and emergency evacuation systems were also limited.
Experts say that it is mandatory to conduct regular fire audits in residential buildings and frequently check safe electrical wiring and electrical equipment.
recent fires
The number of fire incidents has increased recently in Delhi and surrounding areas. According to experts, the increased pressure faced by air conditioners and electrical appliances in summers causes such accidents.
Another similar incident took place on April 29 on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Alwar district of Rajasthan. Six people died after the car they were traveling in caught fire. The deceased included five people from the same family in Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh, who were returning from Vaishno Devi.
investigation continues
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, and efforts are underway to find the real cause of the fire.
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