Delhi Fire Tragedy: 9 Killed in Shahdara Blaze, Including Toddler; Multiple Rescued, Several Feared Missing

May 3, 2026

Delhi: A devastating fire broke out in a four-storey residential building in the Vivek Vihar area of Shahdara, East Delhi, on Sunday, killing nine people and leaving several others injured, officials said.

#WATCH | Delhi: A fire broke out in a 4-storey building in Vivek Vihar, Shahdara. So far, 3-4 bodies have been found. Several fire tenders are on the spot. pic.twitter.com/4T0lxZeJPW

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Fire Breaks Out in Early Hours

The blaze erupted in the early hours of Sunday and rapidly spread across multiple floors of the building, trapping residents inside. Firefighters rushed to the spot and launched large-scale rescue operations.

According to authorities, the blaze rapidly spread across the second, third, and fourth floors of the building, trapping residents inside. Firefighters rushed to the spot and launched an extensive rescue operation, managing to evacuate multiple people from the burning structure.

Casualties Include Women and Child

Authorities confirmed that the death toll stands at nine, and among the deceased is a toddler. Several residents were rescued from the building, while a few are still reported missing and feared trapped during the initial chaos.

Massive Rescue Operation

At least 12 fire tenders were deployed to control the flames, which were eventually brought under control after several hours of effort. Several injured individuals were shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment, while rescue and search operations continued at the site to ensure no one remained trapped.

Preliminary reports suggest that the fire caused extensive damage to the building and surrounding flats. The exact cause of the blaze is still under investigation, officials said.

Authorities have registered a case and ordered a detailed inquiry into the incident.