Delhi Fire

L-G gives nod to magisterial probe into Delhi fire, inquiry to be completed in 6 weeks

In the order, the government said the district magistrate (West) has been appointed as the inquiry officer who will submit the report within six weeks.

L-G gives nod to magisterial probe into Delhi fire, inquiry to be completed in 6 weeks

In the order, the government said the district magistrate (West) has been appointed as the inquiry officer who will submit the report within six weeks.

Delhi Mundka Fire: Meet real life hero who saved 50 people trapped in ill-fated building

Dayanand Tiwari managed to save more than 50 lives with the help of the crane and the local bystanders.

Delhi Mundka fire: Manish Lakra, owner of building where blaze killed 27, arrested

Lakra, a resident of Mundka village, resided on the top floor of the building and went absconding after the incident that claimed the lives of 27 people.

Delhi Mundka fire: Many had gathered for motivational programme on 2nd floor, say police

The FIR said police received information at 4.45 pm regarding the fire and 100 to 150 people were trapped inside.

Delhi Mundka fire: Devastating images show charred building, heart-wrenching scenes

Officials said it was a massive blaze and the bodies were charred to such an extent that it has become difficult to identify them.

OPINION | Delhi Mundka fire: A tragedy that could have been avoided

The fire started at around 4.30 pm, probably because of an electrical short circuit on the first floor. It soon spread to the second and third floors, and later the flames engulfed the entire four-storeyed building.

Delhi Mundka fire: Building owners Harish Goel, brother Varun Goel arrested | Top developments

Delhi Fire Service (DFS) officials said that it is suspected that an explosion in an AC may have triggered the fire.

Delhi fire tragedy: Mundka building did not have fire NOC, owner absconding | Details here

The owner of the building has been identified as Manish Lakra who lived on the top floor. Lakra is currently absconding.

Delhi Mundka fire: PM announces ex-gratia, leaders expresses condolences over 27 deaths

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a fire at a building here which left at least 26 persons dead.  He said Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund will be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives, and Rs 50,000 to the injured.

Delhi: 27 dead, 30 injured as major fire breaks out in 3-storey building near Mundka metro station

At least 27 people have lost their lives in a major fire at a building near pillar number 544 close to Mundka metro station

Delhi firing incident: One accused held for facilitating attack on businessmen

Two businessmen, who were in a car, suffered gun wounds in the incident.

Delhi: Caught on cam | Armed assailants open fire in full public view

Heavy police force was deployed on the spot after the firing incident.

Bhalswa landfill fire: Firefighting operation underway for 15 hours to douse flames in north Delhi

Bhalswa Landfill Delhi Fire: Bhalswa landfill fire: The fire department said that a call was received about the blaze around 5.47 pm on Tuesday following which 10 fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Later, three more fire tenders were pressed into service.

Delhi: Fire breaks out at shop in Kirti Nagar, fire tenders rushed to spot

So far, no casualties have been reported. 15 tenders have been rushed to the spot.

Delhi: Fire breaks out at banquet hall in Peeragarhi Chowk, no casualties reported

So far there has been no report of injury or casualty in the incident.

Delhi: Massive fire breaks out in Azad market, 5 injured in cylinder explosion

Five people suffered minor injuries after a cylinder exploded at a shop. 

Delhi: Fire breaks out in Azad market area; no casualties reported

A total of around 20 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire.

Delhi: Fire breaks out at dumping yard in Ghazipur, 6 fire tenders at spot

Massive fire breaks out at wedding venue in Delhi's Rohini

The fire department received information about the blaze at 1.48 pm following which 12 fire tenders were rushed to the spot, they said.