Khidki Extension Horror: 11 Rescued After Basement Blaze
A car fire in a South Delhi basement sparked panic in Khidki Extension. Read how fire services rescued 11 trapped people.
Panic gripped the Khidki Extension area of Malviya Nagar in South Delhi on Friday after a sudden fire erupted in the basement of a building, leaving several people trapped inside. In a race against time, emergency responders managed to evacuate 10 to 11 individuals before the situation could turn fatal.
Chaos in the Basement
The incident began when a fire broke out in a vehicle parked within the building's basement. Because the fire started in a confined underground space, the risk of smoke inhalation and the rapid spread of flames posed a severe threat to those residing in the building.
As the fire intensified, residents and occupants found themselves trapped, prompting urgent distress calls to the emergency services.
Swift Action by Delhi Fire Services
Responding to the emergency, the Delhi Fire Services dispatched three fire tenders to the site in Malviya Nagar. The firefighting teams acted with urgency to penetrate the basement and locate those stranded by the smoke and heat.
Fire Officer Kamlesh, speaking to ANI, detailed the operation, stating that upon receiving the call, the team rushed to the location and attempted to coordinate with the caller to pinpoint the exact source of the danger.
"We received a call and reached Malviya Nagar; we even tried calling the person who reported it. It took us about 15 to 20 minutes to extinguish the fire in the car. Three fire engines arrived. We rescued 10 to 11 people," said Fire Officer Kamlesh.
Preventing a Larger Disaster
The efficiency of the response ensured that the blaze was brought under control within approximately 20 minutes. This quick intervention was critical, as it prevented the fire from climbing upward and engulfing the residential floors above the basement.
While the immediate danger has been neutralized and the trapped individuals have been safely rescued, officials have noted that the exact cause of the car fire is still under investigation to determine if it was a mechanical failure or another factor.