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Fire breaks out in residential building in East Delhi; nine killed
A fire at a four-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar Phase-I, East Delhi, killed at least nine people. The incident was reported early on May 3, 2026, with police, fire and disaster management teams arriving at the scene and search operations ongoing.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights safety and emergency response challenges in densely populated residential areas and underscores the need for effective fire prevention measures and rapid crisis management.
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Nine people reported dead in Vivek Vihar fire
May 3, 2026
According to Delhi Fire Services, at least nine people were killed in the fire.
Fire reported at a four-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar Phase-I
May 3, 2026
A fire broke out in a four-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar Phase-I, East Delhi. The incident was reported around 3:48 a.m., after which police, fire and disaster management teams rushed to the spot. The fire involved domestic articles in six flats, with bodies recovered from different floors and handed over to the Delhi Police crime team. Search operations were underway.