At least 6 dead as fire engulfs residential building in Delhi’s Palam
NEW DELHI: At least six people died after a major fire broke out in a residential building in Southwest Delhi’s Palam area on Wednesday morning.According to the fire department, a distress call was received at around 7 am regarding a blaze near the Palam Metro Station. Despite continuous efforts, the flames continued to rage for nearly three hours, making firefighting operations extremely challenging. Claims emerged that at least nine people, believed to be members of the same family, were trapped inside the building at the time of the incident. However, a senior police officer said the exact number of people trapped or rescued could not be confirmed immediately, as rescue operations were still ongoing and teams were working to safely evacuate anyone inside.
Visuals from the scene showed thick plumes of smoke billowing from the building, indicating the intensity of the fire. Firefighters were seen using hydraulic lifts and other specialised equipment to reach the upper floors and douse the flames.
