Vivek Vihar Horror: Massive Fire Guts House, Family Rescued
A massive fire erupted at a residence in Delhi's Vivek Vihar. Read how the family was rescued and the current condition of the occupants.
A terrifying morning unfolded in East Delhi's Vivek Vihar area on Tuesday when a massive fire erupted on the first floor of a residential building, sending plumes of smoke into the air and sparking panic among the locals. Fortunately, a timely response ensured that all occupants were rescued safely from the blaze.
Panic as Smoke Fills the Residence
The incident came to light when a security guard on duty noticed smoke emanating from the house. What started as a few wisps of smoke quickly escalated into a raging fire that began spreading across the first floor. Recognizing the imminent danger, witnesses and the security personnel immediately alerted the fire brigade.
The security guard, who witnessed the chaos firsthand, recounted the harrowing moments: "I was on duty when the smoke started. Then the fire started spreading. Then we called the fire brigade and all."
The Dramatic Rescue Operation
As the fire brigade arrived at the scene, emergency responders fought the flames to create a safe exit for those trapped inside. Through a gradual and careful evacuation process, the entire family, including children, was successfully brought out of the burning structure.
While the rescue was successful and no fatalities were reported, the ordeal took a toll on the adults. According to the security guard, while the children were saved, the health of the parents has deteriorated slightly following the incident.
A Pattern of Fire Incidents in the Capital
This blaze in Vivek Vihar is not the only fire to grip the city recently. On October 18, a significant fire broke out at a pulses mill factory located in the Narela Industrial Area. That incident required a massive mobilization of resources from the Delhi Fire Service.
Delhi Fire Service Assistant Divisional Officer Paras Kumar had previously detailed the Narela operation, noting that the call was received around 11:10 am. While the response began with four to five fire tenders, it was quickly scaled up to ten tenders to bring the industrial blaze under control and conduct necessary cooling operations.