Tragedy in Dwarka: Family Leaps to Escape Deadly Blaze
A devastating fire in a Delhi apartment complex resulted in three fatalities, including a father and his two children who jumped to escape the flames. Emergency services, including multiple fire engines, responded swiftly, but the intensity of the fire challenged rescue efforts. The cause remains under investigation.
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A tragic fire ravaged the top floors of a residential building in Delhi's Dwarka, claiming the lives of a father and his two children, who leapt in a desperate attempt to escape. The blaze broke out on Tuesday morning, engulfing the structure's eighth and ninth floors.
Emergency responders, including around a dozen fire tenders, were dispatched in response to the incident at Shapath Society in Sector 13. The children, both aged 10, were pronounced dead upon arrival at Akash Hospital. Their father, Yash Yadav, 35, succumbed to injuries shortly after at IGI Hospital.
Two other family members were injured while trying to flee. Authorities evacuated residents and shut down essential utilities. Investigations continue to determine the fire's cause, while dramatic video footage circulates online, showcasing desperate rescue efforts.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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