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A devastating fire in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar claimed nine lives early Sunday morning, with the blaze suspected to have originated from an air-conditioner explosion. Families were separated in the chaos, with some residents rescued and others tragically perishing. The fire took hours to control, leaving behind a scene of immense loss and unfulfilled plans.

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A fire erupted at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) building in New Delhi on Tuesday, originating from a solar panel box. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze within 15 minutes, with no injuries reported. This incident follows another fire in Delhi's Chawri Bazar area on Sunday evening.

Following a recent fire, Vivek Vihar residents are reassessing home safety, balancing intruder deterrence with emergency escape needs. Concerns are rising over metal grills, smart locks, and EV storage, as residents seek affordable fire safety equipment and better preparedness. A past tragedy amplifies anxieties about the area's fire safety.

A new four-storey building at Delhi University Social Centre Co-Ed Secondary School, intended for children of Class IV staff, is being used for Classes XI and XII despite lacking a mandatory fire NOC. This lapse occurs amidst recent fire incidents on DU campuses, raising serious safety concerns for students from low-income families.

Tragedy struck Shahdara early Sunday as a devastating fire ripped through a residential building, claiming at least nine lives. Firefighters battled the inferno for hours after a distress call at 3:27 am. While preliminary reports point to a short circuit, the exact cause remains under investigation. Many were hospitalized following the harrowing incident.

A family's joy turned to tragedy as five members, including an 18-month-old boy, perished in a devastating fire in Delhi. The blaze, suspected to be from a faulty AC, trapped the family due to a lack of proper exits. Frantic calls for help went unanswered as flames engulfed their home, leaving behind a heartbroken family.

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Delhi witnesses a daily average of three to four residential fires, with a concerning rise in incidents and casualties this year. Short circuits due to overloaded wiring, inadequate escape routes, and unsafe cooking practices are major culprits. Many buildings also lack mandatory fire safety No-Objection Certificates, leaving residents vulnerable.

A devastating pre-dawn fire in Delhi's Vivek Vihar claimed nine lives after trapping residents in a four-storey building. Protective grills and a locked terrace blocked escape routes, hindering rescue efforts. The blaze, suspected to be from a short circuit, rapidly spread, leaving many unable to flee the inferno. Fifteen individuals were saved, but nine perished.

A devastating fire, possibly triggered by an AC blast or short circuit, swept through a four-storey building in Vivek Vihar, east Delhi, killing nine people. The blaze, which started around 3:47 am, rapidly spread, trapping residents behind locked doors and grilled windows. Firefighters rescued about 15 people, but nine bodies were recovered from various floors.

Fourteen individuals were safely rescued from three residential buildings in East Delhi's Laxmi Nagar following a fire that originated in an electric transformer. The blaze, which began early Saturday, was quickly controlled by fire services. In a separate incident, a massive fire in Shakur Basti destroyed over 100 shanties, leaving many residents homeless.

Bomb threats disrupted three Army Public School branches in Delhi Monday morning. Emergency services and police responded swiftly. Bomb disposal teams and dog squads conducted thorough searches of school premises. Students and staff were evacuated as a precautionary measure. Operations are currently ongoing to ensure the safety of all.