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Delhi Vivek Vihar fire kills residents fears rise as AC blast suspected and rescues continue

India
Published on 3 May 2026
Delhi Vivek Vihar fire kills residents fears rise as AC blast suspected and rescues continue

Rescuers pull survivors, but multiple residents remain unaccounted

A major fire erupted in a four-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar, East Delhi, in the early hours of Sunday. Firefighters and emergency responders rescued around 12 to 15 people, but reports indicate at least four to five residents remain missing. Officials suspect the blaze may have been triggered by an AC blast as search-and-rescue operations continue.

  • Fire broke out at dawn in a four-storey residence in Vivek Vihar
  • 12 to 15 people were rescued so far
  • At least four to five residents are still reported missing
  • Authorities suspect an AC blast may have triggered the blaze
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