Delhi Man, His Two Children Die After Jumping From 9th Floor Of Burning Building
New Delhi:
In a devastating incident in Delhi on Tuesday morning, a man and his two young children lost their lives after jumping from the 9th floor of a high-rise building that caught fire. The tragedy unfolded in the early hours when a massive blaze broke out in their apartment, reportedly trapping the family with no escape route.
According to officials, the fire broke out around 4:30 AM in the apartment located in the Krishna Apra Sapphire Society in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad—near the Delhi border. Thick smoke rapidly filled the unit, leaving the family of four stranded inside.
In a desperate bid to save themselves, the man, identified as [Name withheld], jumped from the balcony along with his son and daughter, aged around 8 and 10. The mother, severely injured in the fire, was rescued by fire officials and rushed to a nearby hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
Firefighters and emergency response teams arrived on the scene shortly after receiving distress calls. Over half a dozen fire tenders were deployed to douse the flames, which had spread rapidly due to what officials believe may have been a short circuit in an air conditioner or other electrical appliance. The fire was brought under control after an hour-long operation.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos and panic as residents of the building rushed to evacuate. Several people suffered minor injuries while trying to escape. Many also complained that the building’s fire alarms didn’t go off in time and that the fire exits were either blocked or not functional.
“This is not just an accident — it’s a failure of safety systems,” said one resident, visibly shaken by the incident.
The local police and forensic teams are investigating the exact cause of the fire, while the building's safety compliance and maintenance records are also being reviewed.
Officials from the fire department have reiterated the need for stricter fire safety measures in residential complexes, especially high-rises. Preliminary findings suggest a lack of fire extinguishers and inadequate emergency protocols in the building.
The tragic loss of three lives has sent shockwaves through the community, with many calling for accountability from the building management and stricter enforcement of fire safety regulations.
FAQs:
Q1: What happened in the Delhi high-rise fire incident?
A man and his two children died after jumping from the 9th floor of a burning residential building in Delhi. They reportedly jumped in a desperate attempt to escape the flames.
Q2: Where did the fire break out in Delhi?
The fire broke out in a high-rise residential building in Delhi. The exact location and cause are currently being investigated by authorities.
Q3: Were there any survivors from the family?
As per initial reports, the man and his two children succumbed to injuries after jumping from the building. Information about other family members or survivors is awaited.
Q4: What is the cause of the fire in the building?
The exact cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine how the blaze started.
Q5: What actions are being taken after the incident?
Firefighters responded to the scene to control the blaze, and a police investigation is underway. The incident has raised fresh concerns about fire safety in high-rise buildings in Delhi.
Published on 10th June
Publisher : SMITA