Tragic Fire Claims Three Lives in Delhi Metro Staff Quarters
Fatal Incident in Adarsh Nagar
In a devastating incident early Tuesday morning, a significant fire erupted on the second floor of the Delhi Metro staff quarters located in Adarsh Nagar, resulting in the loss of three lives.
The victims have been identified as Ajay, aged 42, Neelam, aged 38, and their 10-year-old daughter, Janhvi.
Delhi Fire Services (DFS) reported that they received an emergency call at approximately 2:39 a.m. regarding the blaze at the staff quarters of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
Firefighters were promptly dispatched to the location to conduct rescue operations.
Upon arrival, they discovered the bodies of the three individuals, as confirmed by officials.
During the rescue efforts, one firefighter sustained injuries.
Authorities have confirmed the fatalities and are currently investigating the fire's origin.
Relief efforts are ongoing, with more information expected soon.
This tragic event follows another fire incident that occurred just a day prior in Mandawali, where a gas cylinder explosion ignited a fire on the top floor of a five-story building.
In that incident, three firefighters were injured and required hospitalization, but they are now reported to be in stable condition.
The police indicated that a short circuit in a room heater was the cause of the Mandawali fire, which spread quickly after the resident managed to escape and alert the fire services.
However, when the firefighting team arrived, a cooking gas cylinder exploded, resulting in injuries to three firefighters.
Additionally, the DFS is currently facing a critical shortage of personnel, with numerous vacancies in both supervisory and frontline roles, which is raising concerns about fire safety across the city.
Current statistics reveal that the agency has only 18 assistant divisional officers (ADOs) on staff, while the sanctioned number is 24.
These officers are tasked with conducting fire safety inspections and ensuring compliance at over 5,000 establishments, including restaurants, clubs, hotels, hospitals, and commercial complexes throughout the city.