A massive early-morning fire in a four-story apartment complex in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar killed at least nine people, including an infant, with residents describing how they were caught off guard while asleep. Reports suggest a locked terrace and reliance on a single staircase helped the blaze spread across multiple floors, turning the building into a deadly firetrap.
A window grill detached and collapsed at MIG Colony in Kurla, Mumbai, moments when children were sitting nearby. The kids narrowly avoided a potentially fatal fall, though officials are still assessing whether any injuries are minor or more serious. The incident has sparked fresh demands for urgent structural maintenance and stronger building safety checks in aging high-rises.
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