Accident – Death – Obituary News :
Early Thursday morning in the bustling Shastri Nagar area of Delhi’s Shahdara, a devastating fire tore through a residential building, resulting in the tragic loss of two young children and a married couple. The incident, which originated in the parking lot of the four-storey structure, quickly filled the entire building with suffocating smoke, making it nearly impossible for residents to escape.
The victims have been identified as Manoj (30), his wife Suman (28), and their two daughters, aged five and three years old. According to a senior police officer, the hospital confirmed the deaths were due to suffocation, and further investigations are ongoing.
Authorities were alerted around 5:20 am, prompting a swift response from the Delhi Fire Services, local police, and emergency services. Four fire tenders, ambulances, and PCR vans rushed to the scene to combat the blaze and provide aid to those affected. Despite the narrow street, fire officials were able to reach the site and extinguish the flames. A thorough search of each floor led to the rescue of three men, four women, and two children who were immediately transported to Hedgewar hospital.
The police reported that the building where the fire originated has four floors with a car-parking facility on the ground floor. The fire is believed to have started in the parking lot, quickly spreading smoke throughout the entire building.
Efforts to control the fire and assist the victims were captured in a video shared on Twitter by Press Trust of India.
VIDEO | A fire broke out in Geeta Colony area of East Delhi in the wee hours of Thursday. The fire has been brought under control. (Full video available on PTI Videos)
– Press Trust of India
The tragic incident in Shastri Nagar serves as a somber reminder of the importance of fire safety measures and preparedness in residential areas. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of those who lost their lives in this devastating fire.
.