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Delhi Shahdara fire leaves bodies found as rescue teams search trapped families

India
Published on 3 May 2026
Delhi Shahdara fire leaves bodies found as rescue teams search trapped families

Residents say an AC blast may have sparked it

A devastating early Sunday fire tore through a four-storey building in Delhi’s Shahdara area, with officials reporting 3 to 4 deaths. Rescue teams are still searching for possible additional victims as residents claim an air-conditioner blast triggered the blaze. Multiple people were rescued, but some families are feared trapped, while fire tenders worked to bring the flames under control.

  • Fire broke out early Sunday in a four-storey Shahdara building
  • Officials report 3 to 4 fatalities, with searches ongoing
  • Residents suspect an AC blast triggered the inferno
  • Rescue and containment efforts continue for trapped families
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