Delhi Fire Services
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Delhi govt to hire retired Agniveers in fire services, proposal discussed at DDMA meet
Delhi | Jun 08, 2026, 08:10 PM ISTDelhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has proposed hiring retired Agniveers to fill vacant posts in the Delhi Fire Service. The proposal was discussed during a key DDMA meeting focused on disaster preparedness, fire safety and emergency response.
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Malviya Nagar fire fallout: Delhi to recover losses from officials guilty of illegal constructions
Delhi | Jun 05, 2026, 11:38 PM ISTThe Delhi government said the officials will face consequences for illegal construction in Delhi. If found guilty, recoveries will be made from the officials' salaries, pensions, and assets, it said.
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Delhi Hotel Fire: Hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj sent to 4 days' police custody
Delhi | Jun 04, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTA devastating fire tore through the Flourish Stay B&B, which was allegedly operating without a fire No Objection Certificate (NOC), in a congested lane of Malviya Nagar on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people.
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Delhi hotel fire: Owner Lavkesh Bajaj admits ignoring safety norms, increasing rooms for revenue
Delhi | Jun 04, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTDuring questioning, Lavkesh Bajaj told the police that he increased the number of rooms in the hotel beyond permitted occupancy to get good business and that he did not possessed an NOC from the fire department as well.
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Malviya Nagar fire: 26 AC units found installed in hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj's lavish home | Video
Delhi | Jun 03, 2026, 11:28 PM ISTMalviya Nagar fire: Lavkesh Bajaj's lavish residence is located at the address D-140 in the Saket area of South Delhi. His entire family resides in this sprawling home, which is built on a plot spanning approximately 500 square yards.
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Malviya Nagar fire sparks scrutiny: Green Residency, 100 metres away, ran 28 rooms on 6-room permit
Delhi | Jun 03, 2026, 05:16 PM ISTThe owner of the Green Residency Hotel—located just 100 meters away from the hotel where the fire broke out—holds permission to operate only six rooms, yet, the owner of the Green Residency Hotel has constructed 28 rooms.
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Six rooms licensed, 25 built: How a hotel turned deathtrap for 21 people in Delhi's Malviya Nagar
Delhi | Jun 03, 2026, 02:48 PM ISTThe property named Flourish Stay was licensed by the Delhi government to have six rooms as per its bed and breakfast policy but ended up building 25 rooms, turning it into a tragedy in waiting. At least 21 people have been killed in the massive fire that took place in the building on Wednesday.
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Nearly 300 shops destroyed in massive fire at Shastri Park furniture market in Delhi
Delhi | May 23, 2026, 07:08 AM ISTDeputy Chief Fire Officer DB Mukherjee said the Delhi Fire Service received information about the fire at 11:57 pm, following which teams were immediately sent to the area.
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Single staircase, terrace locked: How safety lapses led to 9 deaths in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar blaze
Delhi | May 03, 2026, 04:06 PM ISTDuring the operation, around 10 to 15 people were rescued from the building. Two of the rescued individuals, who sustained minor injuries, were taken to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital for treatment.
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Fire breaks out in building near Rashtrapati Bhavan, five fire tenders rushed to spot
India | Oct 21, 2025, 03:44 PM ISTA call regarding the fire breaking out in domestic articles on the ground floor of the two-storey building was received at 1:51 pm.
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Massive fire breaks out in apartment allotted to MPs in Delhi; several fire tenders at spot | VIDEO
Delhi | Oct 18, 2025, 03:00 PM ISTDelhi Fire: It is not know yet on what caused the fire. Besides, no casualty or any kind of damages have been reported so far. However, the fire triggered panic among the locals.
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Delhi: Massive fire breaks out in Rohini's jhuggi cluster | Video
Delhi | Aug 31, 2025, 10:42 PM ISTDelhi fire: The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined, officials said. While no injuries have been reported so far, several makeshift dwellings were believed to have suffered damage. Police teams were deployed to control the crowd and secure the affected area.
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Four dead, one injured in fire at electronic store in Delhi's Raja Garden
Delhi | Aug 18, 2025, 08:04 PM ISTDelhi fire: Four people died in the blaze, while another man is under treatment at a hospital, a fire official said, adding, the fire fighting operation was over at 4.10 pm.
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Delhi: 25-year-old student dies trapped in elevator after fire guts Vishal Mega Mart in Karol Bagh
Delhi | Jul 05, 2025, 10:16 AM ISTKarol Bagh fire: One person died in the fire incident after getting trapped inside an elevator at the outlet while the blaze gutted the commercial building in the Karol Bagh market.
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Fire breaks out at Vishal Mega Mart in Delhi's Karol Bagh, 15 fire tenders rushed to spot | Video
Delhi | Jul 04, 2025, 08:53 PM ISTDelhi Fire Services said a massive fire broke out at Vishal Mega Mart in Delhi's Karol Bagh and there is no news of anyone being injured at the moment.
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At least three dead as massive fire guts plastic factory in Delhi's Rithala
Delhi | Jun 25, 2025, 10:04 AM ISTFirefighting operations lasted for about 12 hours after the fire broke out at the factory on Tuesday evening.
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Delhi: Fire breaks out at e-rickshaw charging station in Ghonda area
Delhi | Jun 06, 2025, 04:19 PM ISTDelhi fire: Meanwhile, a fire incident was reported on Friday morning at the Revenue Building in ITO, New Delhi. According to officials from the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), the blaze originated in Room No. 238 on the second floor at approximately 10:00 AM.
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Delhi: Two teenagers dead as fire breaks out at e-charging station in Shahdara area
Delhi | May 25, 2025, 01:47 PM ISTDelhi fire: According to the fire department, two charred bodies of teenagers (boys) were recovered from the site, and four injured individuals have been admitted to GTB Hospital for medical treatment.
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Delhi: Fire breaks out at BM Gupta Hospital's Dental wing in Uttam Nagar | Video
Delhi | May 14, 2025, 03:03 AM ISTDelhi fire: Approximately 15-20 patients and 20 staff members were present at the time of the fire and were safely evacuated.
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Dilli Haat fire: Delhi Police launches probe as multiple shops turn to ashes
Delhi | May 01, 2025, 07:18 PM ISTDilli Haat fire: A massive fire broke out at Dilli Haat, a popular market in INA area, gutting over 30 shops and destroying items worth several crore rupees. Thirteen fire tenders had to be deployed to control the fire.