Early Morning Scare: Fire Hits Laxmi Nagar’s Mangal Bazar
A fire erupted in the Mangal Bazar area of Laxmi Nagar, Delhi. Fire tenders rushed to the spot to contain the blaze. No injuries reported.
Residents of East Delhi woke up to a tense situation on Thursday morning as a fire broke out in the busy Mangal Bazar area of Laxmi Nagar. The blaze triggered an immediate emergency response, though authorities have confirmed that the incident resulted in no injuries.
Rapid Response by Fire Department
The emergency services were alerted to the situation in the early hours of the day. According to fire officer Deepak Hooda, the department received the distress call at approximately 5:50 am. Recognizing the potential risk in the densely packed market area, the fire department acted swiftly.
Officer Hooda stated that 4 to 5 fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the location. Firefighters worked quickly to carry out operations and bring the flames under control before they could spread further into the neighborhood. While the fire was successfully extinguished, officials are still awaiting further details regarding the cause of the outbreak.
Another Blaze Rocks Vivek Vihar
This incident follows another frightening fire that struck the capital earlier in the week. On Tuesday morning, a massive fire engulfed the first floor of a residential property in the Vivek Vihar area.
The gravity of the Vivek Vihar fire was highlighted by a security guard on duty, who witnessed the scene unfold. He recounted how smoke first began emanating from the house before the fire rapidly spread, prompting witnesses to call the fire brigade immediately.
Narrow Escape for Family
The situation in Vivek Vihar could have turned tragic, but timely intervention ensured a safe outcome. The security guard described a gradual evacuation process where the entire family, including children, was rescued from the premises.
"I was on duty when the smoke started. Then the fire started spreading. Then we called the fire brigade and all. After that, the fire was put out. And everyone slowly got out; the kids got out, the family was saved," the security guard shared.
While all occupants were successfully evacuated, the guard noted that the health of the parents had deteriorated following the ordeal.