At least nine dead in fire at Delhi's Vivek Vihar, AC blast suspected

E-PaperSubscribeSubscribeEnjoy unlimited accessSubscribe Now! Get features like A massive fire broke out in a four-storey residential building in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar, leaving at least nine people dead, with authorities continuing search operations for others feared trapped inside, police said on Sunday. Massive blaze in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar leaves several dead, search continues (Representative image)Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara) Rajendra Prasad Meena confirmed that bodies had been recovered adding that the operation was still underway. “Fire broke out in a house in a four-story building in Vivek Vihar, with casualties on the second floor. So far, 3-4 bodies have been found, and the search for the remaining remains is ongoing. We're still searching. We'll let you know once the search is complete,” he said, reported news agency ANI. Residents said an AC blast is suspected to have triggered the fire. Rohit, a local, said “a blast in the AC triggered the fire” and that “around 12-15 were rescued,” while “4-5 people are still missing”. He told the news agency that the blaze started at “around 03:13 am,” with fire tenders reaching the spot by “around 3:35 am,” and efforts to douse the flames is still underway. Follow the latest breaking news and developments from India and around the world with Hindustan Times' newsdesk. From politics and policies to the economy and the environment, from local issues to national events and global affairs, we've got you covered.Read More