Tragic Fire Claims Two Lives at Delhi Night Shelter

A fire at a night shelter in Vasant Vihar, Delhi, resulted in the deaths of two individuals, Arjun and Vikas. The incident occurred early Monday morning, with a fire services official reporting that the blaze's cause remains unclear. Four fire tenders were dispatched to the location.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 01-12-2025 19:37 IST | Created: 01-12-2025 19:37 IST
Tragic Fire Claims Two Lives at Delhi Night Shelter
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In the early hours of Monday, a devastating fire broke out at a night shelter in southwest Delhi's Vasant Vihar, leading to the deaths of two people. The victims, identified as Arjun and Vikas, were transferred to the hospital but tragically succumbed to their injuries.

The Delhi Fire Services confirmed that they received a distress call around 3:28 am and immediately dispatched four fire tenders to the location at Coolie Camp, Vasant Vihar. Despite their swift response, both men were pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.

Authorities are still determining whether the night shelter was managed by the government or a private entity. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing as officials work to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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