2 Kids Among 4 Killed As Fire Breaks Out in Delhi's Shastri Nagar

New Delhi: Tragedy struck the Shastri Nagar area of Delhi’s Shahdara as a massive fire engulfed a residential building in the early hours of Thursday, claiming the lives of two children and a married couple due to suffocation. The incident, which began in the parking lot of the four-storey building, led to the entire structure being filled with smoke, making it difficult for the residents to escape.

The victims have been identified as Manoj (30), his wife Suman (28) and two girls aged five and three years, they said. ”We got information from the hospital that four people — two children and a married couple — died due to suffocation. Further investigation is on,” a senior police officer told PTI.

According to a PTI report, the authorities were alerted around 5:20 am, prompting a swift response from the Delhi Fire Services, local police, and emergency services. Four fire tenders, ambulances, and PCR vans were dispatched to the scene to tackle the blaze and assist the affected individuals. ”Even though the street is narrow, fire officials managed to reach the spot and douse the flames. A search was conducted on each floor. Three men, four women and two children were sent to the Hedgewar hospital,” the officer said.