Mangolpuri Horror: 4 Workers Dead as Massive Fire Guts Shoe Factory
Four workers died and two were injured after a massive fire broke out at a shoe factory in Mangolpuri Industrial Area, Delhi.
A night of productivity turned into a nightmare in North West Delhi when a devastating Mangolpuri shoe factory fire claimed the lives of four workers and left two others fighting for survival. The tragedy unfolded at a manufacturing unit located at Plot Number B-293/294 in the Mangolpuri Industrial Area Phase-1 on Friday night, October 30, 2026.
Panic and Suffocation in the Basement
The blaze reportedly ignited around 9:30 p.m. in the basement of the facility. Because the fire started in the lowest level, the basement quickly became a furnace, pumping thick, toxic smoke upward through the building. Workers on the upper floors were trapped as the air became unbreathable, leading several individuals to lose consciousness due to severe suffocation before they could find an exit.
The Massive Rescue Operation
As news of the inferno spread, emergency services launched a large-scale operation to save those trapped inside. A total of 20 fire tenders were rushed to the scene to battle the raging flames. Firefighters fought the blaze for several hours, navigating through smoke-filled corridors to conduct search and rescue missions.
During the operation, rescue teams managed to pull six unconscious individuals from the wreckage. However, the damage was too severe for many; four of the rescued workers passed away, while two others were rushed to Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital, where they remain in serious condition.
Investigation and Legal Action
The police have now shifted their focus to determining how the fire started and whether safety protocols were ignored. Vikram Singh, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for the Outer District, confirmed that a formal investigation is currently underway.
Key Points of the Probe:
- Accountability: Authorities are questioning the factory owner, the contractor, and other staff members.
- Employee Count: Police are working to establish the exact number of workers who were present in the building at the time of the incident.
- Legal Summons: The factory owner has been officially summoned by the police as part of the legal proceedings to explain the tragedy.
As the investigation continues, questions remain regarding the safety measures in place at the industrial unit that led to such a catastrophic loss of life.