Delhi fire: Four of a family die of suspected asphyxiation
9 months ago

Delhi fire: Four of a family die of suspected asphyxiation

Hindustan Times  

Four members of a family died of suspected asphyxiation after a fire broke out at their house in Delhi’s Chhawla area in the early hours of Tuesday. Delhi Fire Services said the fire broke out at 3.30 am and two fire tenders were rushed to the spot. The four people who died were identified as Heera Singh, his wife Neetu Singh and their sons Chirag Singh and his 11-year-old brother. It seems that the fire broke out due to a short circuit in the inverter which was placed at the main entrance gate,” DCP Dwarka Ankit Singh said.

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Fire at housing society in Mumbai's Vidyavihar kills one, leaves several injured
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5 days, 4 hours ago

Fire at housing society in Mumbai's Vidyavihar kills one, leaves several injured

Hindustan Times  

One security guard died, and another was injured after a fire broke out at a 13-storey high residential building of Takshshila Co-operative Housing Society in the Vidyavihar area of Mumbai on Monday. Fire department officials rescued 15 to 20 individuals from the blaze, which affected electric installations, household articles, wooden furniture, AC units and clothes in five flats on the …

Three die in east Delhi fire; govt. announces ₹10 lakh ex gratia for kin
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Three die in east Delhi fire; govt. announces ₹10 lakh ex gratia for kin

The Hindu  

Three persons died in a fire that broke out in a makeshift hut in east Delhi’s Anand Vihar in the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, said a senior police officer. Nitin, 32, a Ghaziabad resident who was also in the hut when the fire broke out, managed to escape with injuries, said Deputy Commissioner of Police Prashant Gautam. Atul …

Three Labourers Charred To Death In Fire In Delhi's Anand Vihar
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Three Labourers Charred To Death In Fire In Delhi's Anand Vihar

ABP News  

A fire broke out in a slum area in the Anand Vihar area in east Delhi on Tuesday. Delhi Police said that the fire services officers received a distress call at 2:15 AM regarding the blaze in the JJ cluster, following which three fire tenders were dispatched to the scene. "The flames were brought under control by 2:50 AM," a …

Delhi: Three labourers killed after fire breaks out in temporary shelter
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi: Three labourers killed after fire breaks out in temporary shelter

Hindustan Times  

Three labourers were killed while another got injured after a fire broke out early Tuesday morning in a temporary shelter near Anand Vihar in Delhi. Fire officials said that three fire tenders were pressed into service. According to police, the four victims, employed as casual labourers by the Indraprastha Gas Limited company, were residing in a temporary tent on a …

Three men charred to death as makeshift tent catches fire in Delhi's Anand Vihar
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Three men charred to death as makeshift tent catches fire in Delhi's Anand Vihar

Hindustan Times  

Three men were charred to death after a massive fire gutted a makeshift tent near the AGCR Enclave at Anand Vihar in east Delhi, a fire official said on Tuesday. The Delhi Fire Services received a distress call at 2:22 am on Tuesday and dispatched three fire tenders to the scene. They have been identified as Jaggi, and brothers Shyam …

Three charred to death as makeshift tent catches fire in Delhi's Anand Vihar
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Three charred to death as makeshift tent catches fire in Delhi's Anand Vihar

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Three men were charred to death after a massive fire gutted a makeshift tent near the AGCR Enclave at Anand Vihar in east Delhi, a fire official said on Tuesday. They have been identified as Jaggi, and brothers Shyam Singh and Kanta Prasad, all from Auraiya in Uttar Pradesh who worked as labourers here, police said in a …

1 dies in central Delhi fire, DFS officials hurt
3 weeks, 5 days ago

1 dies in central Delhi fire, DFS officials hurt

Hindustan Times  

A woman in her 40s was charred to death after a blaze broke out at a four-storey residential building in the Motia Khan area of central Delhi, police officers and fire officials said on Sunday, adding that two firefighters were injured while battling the flames. The fire also triggered multiple cylinder blasts inside the building, leading to it partially collapsing, …

Delhi: One dead, 2 firefighters injured as fire breaks out in Motia Khan area due to cylinder blast | Video
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Delhi: One dead, 2 firefighters injured as fire breaks out in Motia Khan area due to cylinder blast | Video

India TV News  

Delhi: One dead, 2 firefighters injured as fire breaks out in Motia Khan area due to cylinder blast | Video Delhi fire: DFS chief Atul Garg said that two firefighters- Ravinder Singh and Ved- sustained injuries during the firefighting operation when an LPG cylinder exploded. Delhi fire: A charred body was recovered and two firefighters sustained injuries due to a …

Three members of a family, including minor, killed in fire accident
1 month ago

Three members of a family, including minor, killed in fire accident

The Hindu  

Three members of a family, including a four-year-old girl, died of asphyxiation after a fire broke out at Pasha Colony in Neknampur, Narsingi, on Friday evening. The blaze is believed to have been caused by a short circuit in the electric meter box on the ground floor of the G+2 building, which also houses a convenience store. Officials from the …

Fire-related deaths in Delhi drop 74% so far this year, shows official data
1 month ago

Fire-related deaths in Delhi drop 74% so far this year, shows official data

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Fire-related deaths in Delhi dropped by 74 per cent this year, with eight fatalities reported till February 24 compared to 31 in the same period last year, Delhi Fire Services data shows. Fire-related deaths in Delhi drop 74% so far this year, shows official data According to the data, six people died due to fire in January and …

Fire breaks out in Delhi's Nangloi, six people jump from second floor to save their lives, video surface
1 month, 1 week ago

Fire breaks out in Delhi's Nangloi, six people jump from second floor to save their lives, video surface

India TV News  

Fire breaks out in Delhi's Nangloi, six people jump from second floor to save their lives, video surface The incident is reported to have taken place late Monday night. A massive fire broke out at a residential building in Delhi's Nanglioi area, the officials said on Wednesday. Providing details about the incident, the officials said that they received the fire …

2 Women Killed in Mumbai High-Rise Fire
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1 month, 1 week ago

2 Women Killed in Mumbai High-Rise Fire

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Two women were killed and five others injured after a fire broke out in a high-rise building in Mumbai’s Masjid Bandar area during the early hours of Sunday. As per preliminary information from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, the blaze was confined to the wiring and other electrical installations in the common meter box and the electrical wiring located in …

One dies, another man hospitalised after fire in Mumbai highrise
2 months, 3 weeks ago

One dies, another man hospitalised after fire in Mumbai highrise

The Hindu  

A senior citizen died and another person was hospitalised after suffering from suffocation following a fire in a multi-storey residential building in Mumbai's Andheri area, officials said on Tuesday. The blaze erupted in a flat on the 11th floor of the 13-storey Sky Pan building in Oberoi Complex at 10 pm on Monday, they said. One of them, identified as …

Delhi man, who set himself on fire near Parliament building, dies
3 months ago

Delhi man, who set himself on fire near Parliament building, dies

Hindustan Times  

Jitendra, the man who set himself on fire in front of the Rail Bhawan near the Parliament building in New Delhi on Wednesday, died in hospital on Friday, news agency PTI reported. The deceased on Wednesday attempted self-immolation, and the incident was reported around 3:30pm, a Delhi Fire Service official said. According to deputy commissioner of Police Devesh Mahla, Jitendra …

4 injured as fire breaks out at event management company in Delhi's Burari
3 months ago

4 injured as fire breaks out at event management company in Delhi's Burari

India Today  

Four people were injured after a fire broke out at a storage room used by an event management company in Delhi's Burari area on Sunday. Police and fire officials received a PCR call reporting the blaze at A-235 of Pradhan Enclave located in the Burari area of North East Delhi. The injured were identified as Anand Gupta, 24, Ravi Prakash …

J&K: 6 die of asphyxiation after fire erupts inside house in Kathua
3 months, 1 week ago

J&K: 6 die of asphyxiation after fire erupts inside house in Kathua

Deccan Chronicle  

Jammu: Six people, including two children, died of asphyxiation when a fire erupted in a house in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua early Wednesday, officials said.Four persons were hospitalised due to the incident, they said. #WATCH | Kathua, J&K | Six died and four injured as a fire broke out at a house in Shiva Nagar. pic.twitter.com/aLXLWcnVLH — ANI December 18, …

Elderly couple killed after fire breaks out at their house in Delhi's Safdarjung Enclave area
3 months, 1 week ago

Elderly couple killed after fire breaks out at their house in Delhi's Safdarjung Enclave area

India TV News  

Delhi fire: An elderly couple died after a fire broke out at their home in Delhi's Safdarjung Enclave area on Wednesday morning, a Delhi Fire Services official said. "We received a call regarding a fire at 6.02 am from Safdarjung Enclave. Three fire tenders were rushed to the site," DFS chief Atul Garg said. Fire breaks out in Udaan Bhawan …

Warding off fire: on hospital fires
3 months, 1 week ago

Warding off fire: on hospital fires

The Hindu  

There is no greater betrayal than when a sanctuary turns into a death trap. A massive fire that broke out at City Hospital, an orthopaedic specialty unit in Dindigul in south Tamil Nadu, last week caused the death of six people, including a child and two women. The rash of fire accidents in hospitals in India, in recent times, and …

Child among six dead after fire breaks out at private hospital in southern India
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Child among six dead after fire breaks out at private hospital in southern India

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Six people have died, including …

Child among 6 dead after fire breaking out at private hospital in Tamil Nadu
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Child among 6 dead after fire breaking out at private hospital in Tamil Nadu

Hindustan Times  

At least six people, including a boy, lost their lives in a fire at a private hospital in Chennai on Thursday, police and Fire Department officials said. The cause of death was determined to be suffocation, and Fire and Rescue Services personnel discovered the victims after evacuating around 30 patients from the hospital. The devastating blaze at the neonatal intensive …

6 dead after fire breaks out at private hospital in Tamil Nadu's Dindigul
3 months, 2 weeks ago

6 dead after fire breaks out at private hospital in Tamil Nadu's Dindigul

India Today  

At least six people died after a massive fire broke out at a private hospital in Tamil Nadu's Dindigul district on Thursday. According to a senior government official, at least 29 patients were shifted from the private hospital to the Dindigul Government Hospital. "A fire broke out at a private hospital about two hours ago. There could be some casualties, …

Delhi 2-Storey House Collapses, Family Of 6 Injured
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi 2-Storey House Collapses, Family Of 6 Injured

ABP News  

New Delhi: Six members of a family were injured when the roof of their two-storey house collapsed and caused a fire in outer north Delhi on Sunday, police said. Doctors said that the family members sustained a mix of impact injuries from the debris and burn injuries due to the proximity of the cooking fire. According to doctors, Raju sustained …

Delhi: 2 cars catch fire after collision on Dwarka Expressway, one dead
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi: 2 cars catch fire after collision on Dwarka Expressway, one dead

Hindustan Times  

A person was charred to death in a car after it caught fire following a collision with an SUV on a flyover in Dwarka Sector 21 in the early hours of Wednesday, police said. By the time the fire tenders arrived, both vehicles were fully engulfed in flames) The SUV also caught fire, but its occupants managed to escape in …

Jhansi hospital fire: Death count rises to 15 after three rescued infants die of illness
4 months, 1 week ago

Jhansi hospital fire: Death count rises to 15 after three rescued infants die of illness

India TV News  

The recent incident of a fire in the NICU ward of Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College has claimed 15 lives, as three more infants died, hospital authorities said on Wednesday. The fire incident took place on the night of November 15, causing a hefty casualty of many infants, who were in care at the hospital. According to Dr. Narendra Singh …

10 newborns killed in massive fire at hospital in India
4 months, 1 week ago

10 newborns killed in massive fire at hospital in India

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 10 newborn babies …

Ten newborns killed in north India hospital fire
Top News
4 months, 1 week ago

Ten newborns killed in north India hospital fire

Al Jazeera  

The babies died from burns and suffocation after a blaze swept through a neonatal intensive care unit in Jhansi. Emergency responders rescued 38 newborns from the ward, which housed 49 infants at the time of the incident, said Uttar Pradesh state’s Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Saturday. While there were fire alarms in the intensive care unit, parents and …

Fire engulfs hospital ward in northern India, killing 10 newborns, injuring 16
4 months, 1 week ago

Fire engulfs hospital ward in northern India, killing 10 newborns, injuring 16

LA Times  

Fire tore through a neonatal intensive care unit of a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies and injuring 16 others, authorities said. An initial inquiry points to lapses in safety protocols, including expired fire extinguishers and non-functional fire alarms, which officials say delayed rescue efforts. Parents and witnesses said fire alarms in the intensive care unit did not …

1 dead in two firing incidents in Delhi within 10 minutes
4 months, 2 weeks ago

1 dead in two firing incidents in Delhi within 10 minutes

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, A man was killed and another injured in two incidents of firing carried out by three people in separate areas of northeast Delhi within a span of 10 minutes, police said on Sunday. 1 dead in two firing incidents in Delhi within 10 minutes The accused first fired at a person in Welcome's Kabir Nagar around 1 am, …

Family celebrating Diwali shot dead in Delhi, sparking political outrage
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Family celebrating Diwali shot dead in Delhi, sparking political outrage

The Hindu  

A 40-year-old man and his 16-year-old nephew were shot dead in Delhi's Shahdara, while their 10-year-old son was injured. The matter sparked a political debate, with the Urban Development Minister blaming the Lieutenant-Governor for failing to ensure the safety of the people in the Capital. The police are investigating the incident as a case of personal enmity.

Delhi Fire Dept Records Highest Diwali Emergency Calls in 10 Years; 3 Dead, 12 Injured
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Fire Dept Records Highest Diwali Emergency Calls in 10 Years; 3 Dead, 12 Injured

Hindustan Times  

Delhi witnesses a record number of emergency calls on Diwali, with 318 calls, including 280 related to fire incidents, received between 5pm on Thursday and 5am on Friday. There were at least three serious fire incidents reported, with the exact number of deaths and injuries caused in fire and other mishaps still unknown.

Over 280 Burn Cases Reported on Diwali in Delhi
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Over 280 Burn Cases Reported on Diwali in Delhi

New Indian Express  

Over 280 burn cases were reported in Delhi on Diwali, with the highest number recorded at Safdarjung Hospital, which has the largest burn unit in the country. Firecrackers were the primary cause of these injuries, with 86 cases and 31 related to diya burns. Many patients suffered severe burns, with 27 requiring intensive care, including 11 in critical condition. Other …

Tragic Fire Claims Young Life, Leaves 4 Family Members Injured
5 months ago

Tragic Fire Claims Young Life, Leaves 4 Family Members Injured

Hindustan Times  

A 16-year-old boy died and four family members were injured in a fire at a Delhi flat. The fire broke out in a two-bedroom set flat on the fourth floor of a residential building, resulting in four injuries. One person, who was also having difficulty in breathing, was also sent to the hospital with local police staff. One among the …

Massive fire engulfs factory in Delhi, no casualties
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Massive fire engulfs factory in Delhi, no casualties

Hindustan Times  

A massive fire engulfed and gutted a factory in outer Delhi’s Bakkarwala area early on Sunday. Fire officials said it took above five-to-six hours to control the blaze, as the entire three-storey building, which housed textile machinery and a garment storage house, was up in flames. As per preliminary inquiry, officials said that the fire broke out due to an …

Man burned to death after air conditioner bursts in flames in Gurugram
7 months, 1 week ago

Man burned to death after air conditioner bursts in flames in Gurugram

Hindustan Times  

A 37-year-old man was charred to death after a fire broke out in the air conditioner in his bedroom causing an explosion at Shri Ram Enclave in Bhondsi, police said on Friday. The deceased man was identified as Sanjay Kumar of Kankroli, Bhiwani, who worked as a medical staff in a private hospital in the city. It seems that by …

Four kids among 14 hospitalised after fire guts four-storey building in south Delhi
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Four kids among 14 hospitalised after fire guts four-storey building in south Delhi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Fourteen people, including six women and four children, were rescued and later hospitalised after the building they were residing in south Delhi's Fatehpur Beri area caught fire due to a short circuit on Sunday, an official said. Two of the rescued suffered burn injuries while the rest of them faced breathing problems due to excessive smoke. Delhi Fire …

Delhi: Fire breaks out at four tent godowns in Jaunapur, dousing operation underway
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi: Fire breaks out at four tent godowns in Jaunapur, dousing operation underway

India TV News  

A massive fire broke out at four tent godowns in Delhi's Jaunapur area on Tuesday morning. Earlier on Sunday, a fire broke out in a scrap warehouse in Delhi's Karala area, said an official. Providing details about the incident, the Delhi Fire Service's Assistant Divisional Officer said, "The fire incident took place in the Karala area that falls in the …

10 rescued from Kirti Nagar house fire in west Delhi
7 months, 4 weeks ago

10 rescued from Kirti Nagar house fire in west Delhi

Hindustan Times  

At least 10 people were trapped after a fire broke out at a three-storey house in Kirti Nagar, west Delhi, early on Wednesday, said officials. Atul Garg, DFS Chief, said, “Two fire tenders were rushed to the site. The fire spread from the electric meters to the panel boards, two scooters, and other cars that were parked outside the house.” …

Fire breaks out at south Delhi’s INA market; six injured: Police
8 months ago

Fire breaks out at south Delhi’s INA market; six injured: Police

Hindustan Times  

At least six people were injured after a fire broke out at a restaurant in south Delhi’s INA market early on Monday, officials said. Officials said fire was reported in Kerala restaurant which later spread to two Chinese fast food restaurants. Fire officials said those who were working around the shops were severely injured. Fire officials said that they suffered …

Delhi: Fire breaks out at two restaurants in INA market, 6 injured
8 months ago

Delhi: Fire breaks out at two restaurants in INA market, 6 injured

Hindustan Times  

A fire broke out at two adjacent fast-food restaurants in Delhi's INA market early Monday morning. Delhi: Fire breaks out at restaurants INA market, 6 injured The fire broke out at Kerala Restaurant, located in shop number 211 near INA Metro Station’s gate 2, at 3:18 am. Seven fire trucks were sent to the scene and took about two hours …

Delhi: Fire breaks out in two restaurants in INA market, six people injured | VIDEO
8 months ago

Delhi: Fire breaks out in two restaurants in INA market, six people injured | VIDEO

India TV News  

Delhi fire: Several people were injured after a fire broke out at two fast food joints in Delhi's INA market in the early hours of Monday. According to the fire department, they received a report around 3:20 am that a shop in INA market had caught fire. Five to six people injured STO Delhi Fire Service Manoj Mehlawat said that …

Fire breaks out at three-storey house in southeast Delhi, woman rescued safely | VIDEO
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Fire breaks out at three-storey house in southeast Delhi, woman rescued safely | VIDEO

India TV News  

In a tragic incident, a fire broke out in a three-storey building in the East of Kailash area in Delhi on Thursday morning. According to the Delhi Fire Service officials, a call about the blaze on the second and third floor of the building was received at 5.50 am and eight fire tenders were pressed into service. "It is suspected …

Ghaziabad fire incident: Family of five wiped out as two more die at hospital
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ghaziabad fire incident: Family of five wiped out as two more die at hospital

Hindustan Times  

A week after a 36-year-old woman and her two daughters died in a fire incident linked to a leakage in the LPG cylinder at their home in Defence Colony, the woman’s husband and her son also succumbed to burn injuries during treatment, the police said on Monday. The gas, which had already spread, caught fire and resulted in burn injuries …

Couple, sons dead in fire at Chhawla house in southwest Delhi
9 months ago

Couple, sons dead in fire at Chhawla house in southwest Delhi

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi A view of the first-floor residence and the inverter that sparked the fire. A couple and their two sons suffocated to death from smoke that engulfed their first-floor house due to an inverter fire in Chhawla, southwest Delhi, early Tuesday, officials of the fire department said. Atul Garg, chief of the Delhi Fire Services, said the fire broke …

Delhi: Fire breaks out at Safdarjung Hospital, fire tenders rush to spot | VIDEO
9 months ago

Delhi: Fire breaks out at Safdarjung Hospital, fire tenders rush to spot | VIDEO

India TV News  

A massive fire erupted in Safdarjung Hospital on Tuesday. The fire erupted in the store building of the old emergency building of Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi at 10:40 am. DFS chief Atul Garg said, "The fire was at gate 6 of the old emergency building of the Safdarjung Hospital. Four charred to death in separate incident Earlier today, four people …

Four of family suffocate to death in Dwarka house fire
9 months ago

Four of family suffocate to death in Dwarka house fire

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Four members of a family suffocated to death after a fire broke out at their home in Dwarka's Prem Nagar area, a Delhi Fire Services official said on Tuesday. According to the DFS official, the fire was caused by an inverter and it spread to an adjacent sofa on the first floor of the two-storey building, leading to …

Delhi news: Fire breaks out in restaurant in Shaheen Bagh area, 18 fire engines on spot
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi news: Fire breaks out in restaurant in Shaheen Bagh area, 18 fire engines on spot

Live Mint  

A massive fire broke out at a restaurant in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh area on Saturday evening, and at least 18 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire. How the fire started In another post, Mujtaba said that the fire started with one of the electric poles located near Zahra. DFS officials said that at 5:44 p.m., …

Fire at food processing unit in Delhi's Narela Industrial Area, three dead
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Fire at food processing unit in Delhi's Narela Industrial Area, three dead

India TV News  

At least three people have died after a fire broke out at a food processing unit in Delhi's Narela Industrial Area, the Delhi Police informed. Upon preliminary investigation it was revealed that raw moong was roasted on gas burners and a gas leak on one of the pipelines caused the fire to spread which led to overheating of the compressor, …

Massive fire breaks out at hospital, no one injured
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Massive fire breaks out at hospital, no one injured

The Hindu  

A short circuit in an air conditioner led to a major fire incident at a two-storeyed private hospital in south-east Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar on Wednesday, an official said. A Delhi Fire Services official said they pressed into service 20 fire tenders to put out the fire at Eye7 Chaudhary Eye Centre on Ring Road after they received information about the …

Delhi hospital fire: Court sends owner, doctor to 14-day judicial custody
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi hospital fire: Court sends owner, doctor to 14-day judicial custody

The Hindu  

A metropolitan court in New Delhi on May 30 sent to 14 days judicial custody the owner and on-duty doctor of the private hospital where a blaze on May 25 killed seven newborns and injured five. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vidhi Gupta Anand sent Dr. Naveen Khichi, the hospital's owner and Dr. Aaksh, who was on duty at the time of …

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