Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Fire in Delhi Shop Injures Worker
A big fire happened at a shop in Delhi that fixes bikes and fills gas cylinders.
Three gas cylinders exploded, making the fire spread to a nearby preschool.
A worker named Laxman got very bad burns and had to go to the hospital.
The fire started when the shop owner and Laxman tried to put out a small fire, but a machine that fills gas exploded.
The police are investigating and have filed a case against the shop owner for not being careful with fire.
A fire broke out at a shop in Dwarka’s Mahavir Enclave, Delhi, around 1.55 am.
The fire started due to the explosion of LPG cylinders and a malfunctioning compressor.
Worker Laxman (31) sustained 80% burn injuries and was taken to Bhagat Chander Hospital and later referred to Safdarjung Hospital.
The fire spread to a daycare preschool attached to the shop, but was brought under control by 4.15 am.
A case has been registered under Section 287 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustibles.
- Who
- Laxman (31), a worker at the shop, and Rohit Walia, the shop owner
- What
- A fire broke out at a shop dealing with cycle and bike repair and LPG refilling, causing severe burn injuries to a worker
- When
- Around 1.55 am on December 21
- Where
- Dwarka’s Mahavir Enclave, Delhi
- Why
- The fire started due to the explosion of LPG cylinders and a malfunctioning compressor while trying to extinguish a minor fire
- Location
- Dwarka’s Mahavir Enclave, Delhi
- Time of Incident
- Around 1.55 am
- Injured Person
- Laxman (31)
- Percentage of Burn Injuries
- 80%
- Hospitals Visited
- Bhagat Chander Hospital, Safdarjung Hospital
- Cause of Fire
- Explosion of LPG cylinders and a malfunctioning compressor
- Legal Action
- Case registered under Section 287 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
