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Vivek Vihar tragedy iron grills and a locked terrace made Delhi fire deadly for 24 people
India
Published on 3 May 2026
Window grills and a closed terrace blocked escape routes
A fire in a four-storey residential building in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar early Sunday left nine people dead and 15 rescued. The blaze appears to have started on the second floor, possibly from a short circuit. Investigators say iron grills on windows and a locked terrace trapped residents, turning the building into a deadly fire trap.
- Nine died and 15 were rescued in the Vivek Vihar blaze
- Fire reportedly started on the second floor, likely from a short circuit
- Iron window grills and a locked terrace limited escape
- Authorities are likely focusing on safety violations and building design
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