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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. “Residential building fire Delhi”
2. “East Delhi fire incident”
A tragic fire in a residential building in Krishna Nagar, East Delhi, claimed three lives and left one seriously injured. The blaze, which broke out on Sunday, resulted in the deaths of a 66-year-old woman, an 18-year-old man, and a 39-year-old woman. The Delhi Fire Services deployed five fire tenders to the scene, where 14 vehicles and two bicycles were destroyed. This incident comes on the heels of another major fire in the city, where seven newborns perished in a hospital fire. Police have booked the building owner, and an investigation is underway. Stay updated on this developing story with Hindustan Times.
1. Fatal fire incident east Delhi
2. Residential building tragedy Delhi
Tragic Fire Incident Claims Three Lives in East Delhi
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a fire broke out in a residential building in the Krishna Nagar area of east Delhi, resulting in the loss of three lives and leaving another individual severely injured. The incident, which took place on Sunday, has sent shockwaves through the local community.
Details of the Incident
Officials from the Delhi Fire Services reported that the fire engulfed a four-storey building, leading to the tragic deaths of three individuals. The charred body of a 66-year-old woman named Promila Shad was discovered on the first floor of the building. Additionally, 18-year-old Keshav Sharma and 39-year-old Anju Sharma were declared deceased upon arrival at the hospital.
Five fire tenders rushed to the scene in an attempt to extinguish the flames. Unfortunately, 14 vehicles and two bicycles parked at the location were completely destroyed by the fire.
Second Major Fire Incident in Two Days
This devastating incident marks the second major fire to occur in Delhi within a span of two days. Just the previous day, a tragic fire at a children’s hospital in east Delhi claimed the lives of seven newborns. The local authorities are currently investigating both incidents to determine the cause of the fires.
Response from Chief of Delhi Fire Services
Atul Garg, the Chief of Delhi Fire Services, provided insights into the sequence of events that unfolded during the fire. A distress call was received at 2.35 am regarding a blaze near the Bank of India in Krishna Nagar. By 7.20 am, the firefighters managed to extinguish the flames, which had started in a group of two-wheelers in the stilt parking area of the building.
Garg further mentioned that the fire had spread to the first floor of the building, causing damage to the second, third, and fourth floors due to heat and smoke exposure.
Police Investigation and Legal Action
Following the incident, the police have taken swift action by booking the owner of the building at Krishna Nagar Police Station. An FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the IPC, including 285, 304A, 337, and 427. The authorities are conducting thorough investigations and post-mortem examinations on the deceased individuals.
The community is reeling from the tragic events that unfolded in the quiet neighbourhood of Krishna Nagar, underscoring the importance of fire safety measures and vigilance in residential areas.
