Tragic Delhi Blaze Claims Lives: A Community in Mourning

A devastating fire in a Delhi residential building has claimed nine lives, including a child, in the Vivek Vihar area. The blaze, suspected to have started from an air-conditioner explosion, spread rapidly through the building. President Droupadi Murmu expressed her condolences to the affected families.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 03-05-2026 20:56 IST | Created: 03-05-2026 20:56 IST
Tragic Delhi Blaze Claims Lives: A Community in Mourning
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A massive fire in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar has resulted in the tragic loss of nine lives, including a toddler. Early Sunday, the blaze tore through a residential building, trapping residents amid thick smoke.

President Droupadi Murmu expressed her deepest condolences, describing the incident as extremely heartbreaking. She offered sympathies to the bereaved families and wished for a swift recovery for the injured.

Initial reports suggest an air-conditioner explosion might have triggered the fire, with strong winds spreading the flames quickly across the floors. The community is reeling as officials continue investigations.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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