Twin Fires Grip Delhi-NCR: Indirapuram High-Rise & Dwarka Apartment Engulfed
Two major fire incidents rattled Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, with blazes at Friends Avenue Society, Indirapuram (Ghaziabad) and a residential apartment in Dwarka Sector 12. Viral videos captured harrowing evacuations, spotlighting lax fire safety in urban complexes.
Indirapuram Fire: 14th-Floor Inferno at Friends Avenue
- Location: Friends Avenue Society, Indirapuram (Ghaziabad)
- Cause: Suspected AC unit malfunction; explosions reported
- Response: 2-hour operation, 12 injured (smoke inhalation)
- Resident Claims: Delayed alarms, blocked exits with bikes
Eyewitnesses described “black smoke engulfing the tower” as firefighters battled flames. Authorities confirmed no fatalities but flagged pending fire audits.
Dwarka Apartment Fire: Elderly Family Rescued from Balcony
- Location: Sixth-floor apartment, Dwarka Sector 12
- Cause: Likely electrical short circuit
- Dramatic Rescue: Locals and firefighters used ropes to save trapped residents
- Damage: 3 units gutted; elderly survivor recounts, “Smoke choked us—thought it was the end.”
Fire Safety Failures: A Systemic Issue
- Recent Cases: 2023 Noida fire killed 2; similar negligence found here
- Authorities React:
- Ghaziabad CFO Rahul Pal: “Surprise checks to penalize violators.”
- Delhi Fire Services: Urged residents to test smoke detectors, avoid socket overloads.
Viral Videos Fuel Public Outrage
- Indirapuram: Flames erupting from balcony (14th floor)
- Dwarka: Residents lowered via bedsheets
- Social Media: #DelhiFire trends; netizens demand stricter builder accountability
Key Takeaways for Residents
✅ Verify fire extinguishers and alarms monthly
✅ Keep exits clear of obstructions
✅ Report violations to municipal corporations
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— Reported by NextMinuteNews
