On the midnight of Saturday, March 28, 2026, a massive fire broke out in a five-story residential building in the Chand Bagh area of North-East Delhi. The fire caused widespread panic, leading three women and a two-year-old child to jump from the fifth floor to save their lives. Neighbors showed incredible bravery by spreading bedsheets on the ground to catch them, successfully preventing any fatalities.
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What are the key details of the rescue operation?
The incident occurred in F-Block, Street Number 23, Chand Bagh, in a building covering about 50 square yards. While four people jumped from the top floor, Delhi Fire Service (DFS) personnel and locals rescued eight others from the second, third, and fourth floors. Those who jumped sustained only minor injuries and were discharged from Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital after receiving primary treatment.
| Name | Age | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nikhat | 22 | Discharged |
| Rashida | 50 | Discharged |
| Soni | 25 | Discharged |
| Asif | 2 | Discharged |
| Arifa | 28 | Rescued |
| Farha | 14 | Rescued |
How did the fire start and what was the response?
The fire department received the alert at approximately 2:30 AM on Sunday. Eleven fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and officials declared a Make-4 call to enhance the response. The fire was brought under control by 3:50 AM. Preliminary investigations suggest the blaze started from two scooters and a motorcycle parked on the ground floor. Some reports indicate a short circuit during the charging of an Electric Vehicle (EV) as a potential cause. The Dayalpur police are currently investigating the matter further to determine the exact cause of the fire.
