A tragic fireplace broke out in a flat within the New Slum Flats space of Paschim Puri, Paschim Vihar, on Sunday evening, ensuing within the demise of 1 lady and leaving two others with critical burn accidents. The incident occurred within the second-floor flat of a ground-plus-three-storey constructing and was reported to the Delhi Hearth Companies (DFS) round 10:27 PM.
Based on DFS Chief Atul Garg, three fireplace tenders had been dispatched instantly to the scene upon receiving the misery name. The fireplace, which was confined to home articles in Flat No. C-27, induced vital harm to home items contained in the flat however didn’t unfold to different areas of the constructing. Firefighters labored shortly to convey the blaze underneath management.
Throughout their search of the flat, firefighters found the charred physique of a girl. Her identification is but to be confirmed, and the physique has been handed over to the police for additional investigation. Along with the fatality, two different people had been rescued from the flat in essential situation with burns. They had been swiftly evacuated and rushed to Acharya Bhikshu Hospital by the Police Management Room (PCR) workforce for emergency remedy. Their situation stays essential.
The constructing, which homes a number of households, was briefly evacuated for security causes. Authorities are making certain that obligatory help is offered to these affected by the fireplace.
The reason for the fireplace is presently underneath investigation. Preliminary reviews recommend it could have been attributable to home articles, however the authorities are conducting a full inquiry to find out the precise circumstances. Native police are working to piece collectively particulars and can proceed their investigation into the reason for the lethal blaze.
The tragic incident has left residents and neighbours shaken, as they await solutions concerning the reason for the fireplace and the destiny of the victims. The Delhi Hearth Companies has urged folks to stay vigilant and observe security protocols to keep away from such incidents sooner or later.