Fire Breaks Out at Kia Showroom in South Delhi, Leaving Seven Injured
· India · Hindustan Times, NDTV
A fire broke out at a Kia car showroom in South Delhi's Saidulajab area on Friday afternoon, leaving seven people injured and damaging several vehicles. Deputy Magistrate Lakshya Singhal confirmed that emergency teams rescued 12 to 15 people from the building using ladders and neighboring rooftops. Four of the injured were admitted to MAX Hospital, while three were taken to Madan Mohan Malviya Hospital. Ten fire tenders along with police, Delhi Disaster Management Authority, and ambulance services were mobilized to bring the blaze under control. Traffic movement on the adjoining road was severely disrupted as large crowds gathered to record videos, prompting police intervention to clear the area.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing urban fire safety concerns in commercial automotive hubs across Delhi ahead of peak festive seasons.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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