Delhi Fire

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The fire department said they received a call around 4.23 am about a fire in the factory at Udoh Nagar area. (Photo: ANI)

Several feared trapped after burning factory collapses in Delhi

Total 35 fire tenders are working and the rescue operations are underway.

02 Jan 2020 10:41 AM

Lure for money, cheap labours, the lukewarm response of municipal agencies and the fire department, and the laziness of lawmakers have cost 90 lives in different fire tragedies in the national capital this year. (Photo: ANI)

90 died in different fire tragedies across Delhi this year

The mushrooming of illegal colonies and property mafia here in the city has made the situation worse.

01 Jan 2020 2:11 AM

6-month-old among 9 killed in fire in Delhi's Kirari: officials

The fire was brought under control by 3.50 am, a Delhi Fire Service official said.

23 Dec 2019 8:19 AM

Police personnel cordon off the site of a fire as onlookers stand at Rani Jhansi Road in New Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Blame games and death traps

Small accidents occur with a sickening regularity across north and central Delhi, infamous for its overhanging cables and narrow lanes.

10 Dec 2019 1:39 AM

The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports that at least 43 people were killed in Filmistan's Anaj Mandi area. (Photo: PTI)

NHRC seeks report in 'catastrophic' Anaj Mandi fire, issues notices to Delhi govt

About 100-150 people were sleeping when the fire broke out and most of the victims choked to death.

09 Dec 2019 7:15 PM

43 die in Delhi as big fire erupts in a building with illegal factory

Worst fire since Uphaar; Owner, manager held and most died of asphyxia.

09 Dec 2019 1:27 AM

'The Anaj Mandi fire tragedy is a very sad incident. More than 40 people have died. I have ordered a magisterial inquiry into it. Compensation of Rs 10 lakh each will be given to families of those dead and Rs 1 lakh each to those injured. The expense of medical treatment of those injured will be borne by the government,' Kejriwal said. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi fire: Kejriwal orders inquiry, announces Rs 10 Lakh compensation for kin

The govt has also ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident and sought a report within 7 days.

08 Dec 2019 1:27 PM

Braj Kishore Dixit, a cousin of the deceased, claimed Upender never took his wife for an outing in the 13 years of their marriage. (Photo:PTI)

Family of Delhi woman blames husband of planning her murder

The family of the 34-year old woman, who was charred to death in a car along with two daughters, has alleged foul play.

12 Mar 2019 11:51 AM

According to the fire department 35 people were rescued from the hotel. (Photo: ANI)

Emergency exit of Delhi hotel locked where 17 were killed, says K J Alphons

17 including a child was killed in a fire that broke out in Hotel Arpit Palace in central Delhi's Karol Bagh.

12 Feb 2019 9:18 AM

Four people were killed after fire broke out at a factory in crowded Beadonpura in central Delhi's Karol Bagh on Monday. (Photo: ANI)

Four workers killed in fire at ‘illegal’ factory

The chief fire officer from DFS, Atul Garg, said that they had rushed two fire tenders to the spot.

20 Nov 2018 12:35 AM

Karol Bagh fire: 4 killed as man stuck at exit door blocks escape route

A heavy-built man, who was sitting near the door, tried to get out of the exit door and got stuck.

19 Nov 2018 2:58 PM

A fire broke out on the second floor of Krishi Bhawan on Friday. (Representational image | AP)

Delhi: Fire breaks out in Krishi Bhavan

Five fire tenders were rushed to the spot after the call was received at 1:45 pm.

28 Sep 2018 3:14 PM

A couple was seen crying for help, with the woman hanging from the grille of the building's balcony on the second floor. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Delhi cops form human chain to save couple trapped in fire at Paharganj

A fire broke out at first floor of a building in Paharganj, trapping people who were on upper floors as they were sleeping at that time.

22 Aug 2018 1:49 PM

Eight fire-fighting engines were rushed to the location to bring the blaze under control. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Fire breaks out at Doordarshan Bhawan in Delhi, 8 fire tenders rush to spot

The fire broke out at the air-conditioning plant of national broadcaster Doordarshan's office.

22 Aug 2018 1:34 PM

Fire breaks out in basement of Ashoka Hotel in Delhi

Seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the blaze is now under control.

13 Aug 2018 4:26 PM

No casualties have been reported. (Photo: ANI)

Massive fire breaks out in plastic godown in Delhi

A total of twenty-five fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire.

19 Jun 2018 12:21 PM

The child was declared dead on arrival at the hospital. (Representational Image)

Delhi: 4-yr-old dies of suffocation from smoke due to fire

A short circuit in the junction box at the house was the cause of the fire.

06 Jun 2018 4:25 PM

Mi-17 helicopter of the Air Force which made several sorties to pour water to contain what has been classified as the “highest category” blaze in the national capital in the recent times. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Massive fire in Delhi's Malviya Nagar doused with help of Air Force

The blaze sparked at around 5 pm on Tuesday in the warehouse at Khirki Extension.

30 May 2018 2:33 PM

A massive fire broke out at a rubber godown in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area on Tuesday evening. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Fire erupts at godown in Delhi's Malviya Nagar, 30 fire engine sent

Reports say, 'It is the highest category fire and fire department has sent more than 30 fire engines to douse the fire.'

29 May 2018 9:44 PM

Police said that the fire broke out at 3:25 am on the ground floor of the building in which the couple was injured. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Parents charred to death as mentally ill son sets house on fire in Delhi

Vinay, who was staying with the couple as a tenant, also got injured while trying to rescue them, police said.

12 May 2018 11:55 AM

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