Heroic Rescue on Diwali Night: Families Saved from Delhi Fire

A fire erupted in a four-storey residential building in Mohan Garden, west Delhi, on Diwali night, leading to the rescue of seven residents. The fire, caused by firecrackers, was controlled by the fire brigade with six tenders. All residents were evacuated safely, though the building sustained significant damage.

A fire broke out in a residential building in west Delhi's Mohan Garden on Diwali night, according to officials on Tuesday. The incident led to the evacuation of seven people from the four-storey building.

Authorities received a PCR call at 9.49 pm regarding the blaze, which affected the first and second floors. The Delhi Fire Services deployed six fire tenders and controlled the flames by 11.30 pm.

Residents, including children, were safely rescued, though the building sustained considerable damage. Shekhar, an eyewitness, recounted how the fire started during Diwali celebrations and expressed relief that all were safe.

(With inputs from agencies.)