03.05.2026 12:02
In a fire that broke out in an apartment building in India's capital New Delhi, 9 people lost their lives and 4 were injured, according to initial reports.
In a fire that broke out in an apartment building in India's capital New Delhi, 9 people lost their lives and 4 were injured, according to initial reports. According to India Today newspaper, a fire broke out early in the morning in a four-story residence in the Vivek Vihar area. Upon notification, a large number of fire brigade teams were dispatched to the scene.
THE FIRE IS THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY AN AIR CONDITIONER MALFUNCTION
According to initial reports, 9 people died and 4 were injured in the fire. It is believed that the fire may have been caused by an air conditioner explosion. Officials reported that the fire, which started on the first floor, spread to the upper floors, and a large-scale rescue operation was carried out. Officials stated that approximately 15 people were rescued from the building, and noted that some of the injured were taken to the hospital for treatment.