Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, visited the location of a devastating fire in Vivek Vihar that resulted in nine fatalities. She met with affected families, offering full support from the Delhi government during this challenging period. The Chief Minister interacted with survivors and bereaved relatives, assuring them of assistance.
Expressing deep sorrow over the incident, CM Gupta had earlier stated, “The fire incident in a building in Vivek Vihar is extremely tragic. The loss of 9 lives in this accident has left me deeply distressed.” She further extended condolences and prayers for the victims and their families during this difficult time. Authorities are actively monitoring the situation and providing necessary aid.
The tragic incident occurred early on a Sunday morning when a massive fire erupted on the second floor of a four-story residential building in Vivek Vihar around 4 A.M. Emergency services responded promptly, with 14 fire engines dispatched to the scene, bringing the blaze under control by 6 A.M. During the rescue operation, around 15 individuals were evacuated from the building.
Local representatives, including BJP MLA Sanjay Goyal and councillor Pankaj Luthra, were present at the site to oversee relief efforts. Additionally, BJP Delhi unit President Virendra Sachdeva was also in attendance. The Delhi government has reaffirmed its commitment to aiding affected families and implementing relief measures following the tragedy.
