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.
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.
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