Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Eight rescued as fire engulfs parked vehicles in west Delhi house
Early on Tuesday morning, a fire started in the parking area of a house in west Delhi.
The fire spread to two cars, two scooters, and parts of the building.
Eight people were rescued safely, and two LPG cylinders exploded during the fire-fighting operation.
No one was hurt, and the fire was brought under control by 6:35 AM.
The cause of the fire is still not known.
A fire broke out in the parking area of a residential building in west Delhi’s Fateh Nagar early on Tuesday.
The fire spread to two parked cars, two scooters, and parts of the ground-plus-three-storey building.
Eight people were rescued safely, and no injuries were reported.
Two LPG cylinders exploded during the fire-fighting operation.
The fire was brought under control at 6:35 AM, and the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
- Who
- Residents of a ground-plus-three-storey residential building in Fateh Nagar, west Delhi
- What
- A fire broke out in the parking area of a residential building, engulfing parked vehicles and parts of the building.
- When
- Early on Tuesday, around 3:50 AM
- Where
- Fateh Nagar, near Ranbir Bakery on Jail Road, west Delhi
- Why
- The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
Fire Safety Measures
Building Regulations
Preventive Measures
Fire Safety Measures
The fire department emphasized the importance of regular fire safety inspections and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment.
Building Regulations
Residents and building owners should ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and building codes.
- Location
- Fateh Nagar, near Ranbir Bakery on Jail Road, west Delhi
- Time of Incident
- 3:50 AM
- Time Fire Controlled
- 6:35 AM
- Vehicles Affected
- Two cars, two scooters
- Building Type
- Ground-plus-three-storey residential building
- Injuries Reported
- None
- LPG Cylinders Exploded
- Two