Several Killed, Many Injured in Devastating Tughlakabad Building Fire
NEW DELHI, INDIA — Panic and chaos gripped Delhi's Tughlakabad area in the early hours of Friday after a devastating fire ripped through a multi-storey residential building, leaving several people dead and many others injured.
The blaze is believed to have started in the basement before rapidly spreading through the building, filling stairwells and corridors with thick smoke and trapping residents inside their homes. Witnesses reported hearing screams for help as families desperately tried to escape the fast-moving fire.
Dozens of firefighters and emergency personnel rushed to the scene, launching a dramatic rescue operation. Several residents were pulled from windows and balconies while others were carried to safety through smoke-filled hallways.
Authorities confirmed multiple fatalities, though officials have not yet released a final casualty count. Several injured victims were rushed to nearby hospitals, with some reported to be in critical condition.
Videos from the scene showed flames shooting from lower levels of the building while thick black smoke engulfed the structure. Fire crews battled the blaze for hours before finally bringing it under control.
Investigators have begun examining the site to determine the exact cause of the fire. Preliminary reports suggest the blaze originated in the basement, but officials have not ruled out any possibilities.
The tragedy has shocked local residents and raised fresh concerns about fire safety standards in residential buildings across the capital.
More details are expected as authorities continue their investigation.
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