New Delhi: Two separate fire-related incidents were reported in the city on Thursday, leaving four people injured in one of the cases.
First Incident: LPG Cylinder Blast in Nabi Karim
The first incident occurred in central Delhi's Nabi Karim, where four people suffered injuries after a fire broke out while an LPG cylinder was being replaced at a tea stall operating from a small room. Police said a PCR call was received at 9.29 am.
Preliminary inquiry revealed that Sarita, 35, who runs the tea stall, asked a man, Krishna, 37, to change the cylinder. While the regulator was being opened, a sudden fire erupted, injuring Sarita, Krishna, a customer, Ajay, 19, and Zafir, 35, a passer-by. All were rushed to RML Hospital, where they are undergoing treatment.
Details of the Victims
- Sarita (35) - tea stall owner
- Krishna (37) - helper replacing cylinder
- Ajay (19) - customer
- Zafir (35) - passer-by
Second Incident: Fire in Safdarjung Enclave Basement
In a separate incident, a fire broke out in the locked basement of a building in Humayunpur village, near Safdarjung Enclave. The basement, which earlier housed a café and is now used as a storage space, caught fire around 7.06 pm. No injuries were reported. A short circuit is suspected, said police.
Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control. The cause is under investigation.
