A fire emergency unfolded on Wednesday evening at a girls’ paying-guest facility in Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi, leaving approximately 35 girls trapped inside the building. Quick action by the Delhi Fire Service, with the deployment of 20 fire tenders, led to the successful rescue of all occupants. The incident has raised concerns about fire safety measures in the area.
The fire ignited at approximately 5:45 pm, prompting an immediate response from the fire department. The blaze was brought under control, and a subsequent investigation is underway to determine its cause and the extent of damage. Preliminary findings suggest that the fire may have originated near a meter board located near the staircase and then spread to the upper floors.
Delhi Fire Service Director, Atul Garg, commended the swift and effective rescue operation, stating, “The rescue operation continued for 1.5 hours, and all the girls were safely rescued. Fire has been doused, and there is no injury to anyone. The situation is under control, and a cooling operation is underway.”
Some of the girls have been transported to a hospital for medical assessment, though no serious injuries have been reported thus far.
This incident comes on the heels of a major fire in July at a coaching center in the same vicinity, where students had to evacuate by descending from a window, resulting in minor injuries. That incident sparked discussions and heightened awareness about fire safety measures in the Mukherjee Nagar area.
Local authorities have also noted that the building in question lacked adequate fire-safety measures, prompting concerns about the safety of similar facilities in the area.
Summary:
- A fire broke out at a girls’ paying-guest facility in Delhi’s Mukherjee Nagar, with approximately 35 girls trapped inside.
- Quick action by the Delhi Fire Service, deploying 20 fire tenders, led to the safe rescue of all occupants.
- The cause of the fire and the extent of damage are under investigation, with preliminary findings suggesting it may have started near a meter board near the staircase.
- Some girls have been taken to the hospital for medical assessment, though no serious injuries have been reported.
- A similar fire incident occurred in the same area in July, highlighting concerns about fire safety measures in the vicinity.
