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Basement fire erupts in Delhi's Khidki Extension, 10 people rescued
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 08:23 AM
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A fire broke out in the basement of a residential building in Khidki Extension, Delhi, prompting rescue teams to evacuate around ten occupants safely.
A blaze ignited in the basement of a multi‑storey building located in the Khidki Extension area of Delhi on Tuesday. Firefighters arrived within minutes after the alarm was raised and worked to contain the flames, which threatened the lower levels of the structure.
Emergency services reported that ten to eleven residents were trapped inside the basement when the fire started. Rescue teams used ladders and breathing apparatus to extract the occupants, and all of them were brought out unharmed.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and a police investigation is underway. Authorities have advised nearby residents to stay clear of the site while the fire brigade completes its assessment and ensures the building is safe for re‑occupation.
No fatalities or serious injuries were reported, and the incident highlights the need for stricter fire safety compliance in residential complexes across the capital.
Emergency services reported that ten to eleven residents were trapped inside the basement when the fire started. Rescue teams used ladders and breathing apparatus to extract the occupants, and all of them were brought out unharmed.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and a police investigation is underway. Authorities have advised nearby residents to stay clear of the site while the fire brigade completes its assessment and ensures the building is safe for re‑occupation.
No fatalities or serious injuries were reported, and the incident highlights the need for stricter fire safety compliance in residential complexes across the capital.