Officials confirmed that 29 fire tenders were rushed to the site to contain the flames. Firefighters battled for several hours before successfully bringing the blaze under control.
"One body has been recovered by the firefighters from the site of the fire that broke out in the slums near Rithala Metro Station. One injured is undergoing treatment at Safdarjung Hospital. More details awaited," the Delhi Fire Service said in an official statement.
The injured child was immediately transported to Safdarjung Hospital for treatment. Authorities are currently assessing the extent of property damage and investigating the cause of the fire.
Officials on Scene
Delhi Fire Service officer S.K. Dua confirmed that the firefighting and cooling operations continued until early Saturday morning to ensure the fire did not reignite.
While the cause of the blaze remains under investigation, early reports suggest that tightly packed housing structures and inflammable materials within the slum contributed to the rapid spread of the fire.
Local Impact
Residents of Bengali Basti were evacuated from nearby shanties as flames spread quickly. Emergency services, including police and medical personnel, were deployed to assist in rescue and relief efforts.
Authorities are now working to provide temporary shelter and aid to the affected families.
Incident Summary
Location: Bengali Basti, near Rithala Metro Station, Delhi
Date: November 7, 2025 (Friday night)
Casualties: 1 dead, 1 child injured
Response: 29 fire tenders deployed
Investigation: Cause under probe; damage assessment underway
Conclusion
The Rithala fire tragedy once again highlights the vulnerability of slum areas to fire-related disasters in the national capital. While swift action by the Delhi Fire Service prevented further loss of life, the incident underscores the urgent need for better safety measures, housing infrastructure, and fire awareness programs in high-risk settlements.
Source Credit:
This article is based on a report originally published by Asian News International (ANI).
Published on : 7th November
Published by : SMITA
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