4 killed, 2 hurt in Delhi's Mangolpuri factory fire

A devastating fire erupted at a shoe factory in Mangolpuri Industrial Area Phase-1 in Northwest Delhi on Friday night, claiming four lives and injuring two others, according to police reports. The inferno ignited around 9:30 pm at the premises, prompting an immediate response from multiple fire tenders and rescue teams. Deputy Commissioner of Police Vikram Singh confirmed that rescue operations were conducted in coordination with the Fire department.

Six individuals were found unconscious inside the factory, and despite rapid medical intervention at Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital, four of them succumbed to their injuries, while two remain hospitalized for treatment. The police swiftly cordoned off the area to prevent unauthorized access and ensure unhindered emergency operations.

Eyewitnesses reported auditory evidence of screams emanating from the factory following the blaze's outbreak. Authorities are currently working to identify the deceased, with the cause of the fire yet to be determined. Legal proceedings will be initiated as per the applicable laws. Delhi witnessed one of the most tragic fires of the year in June when a massive blaze at Flourish Stay bed-and-breakfast in Hauz Rani, Malviya Nagar, claimed 22 lives, including 13 foreign nationals.

A month earlier, a severe fire at a residential building in Vivek Vihar, East Delhi, resulted in nine fatalities.