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A horrific fire erupted in a Dwarka residential building, resulting in a tragic loss of life for one family. The father and his two 10-year-old children died after jumping from their 9th-floor apartment in a desperate attempt to escape the flames. Despite swift rescue efforts by firefighters who deployed eight fire tenders, the family could not be saved. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and have temporarily suspended electricity and gas supplies in the building to prevent further incidents.

Key Points: Delhi Dwarka Fire Tragedy Kills Father Two Children

  • Massive fire broke out in Shapath Society near MRV School
  • Eight fire tenders deployed for rescue operations
  • Family of three died while attempting to escape
  • Building's electricity and gas supplies temporarily cut off
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Delhi: Fire in Dwarka residential building; man, 2 children die after jumping from 9th floor

Devastating fire in Dwarka residential building claims father and twin 10-year-old children who jumped from 9th floor to escape flames

"The family jumped in panic, with bystanders unable to save them - Unnamed Fire Official"

New Delhi, June 10

A massive fire broke out in a residential building in Delhi's Dwarka Sector-13 on Tuesday morning, killing three members of a family, a father and his two 10-year-old children, after they jumped from their 9th-floor flat in a desperate attempt to escape the flames.

The incident occurred at the Shapath Society near MRV School, where flames reportedly engulfed the 8th and 9th floors around 9:58 A.M.

People panicked, causing a rush in the area but most residents were safely evacuated from the building.

However, when the family jumped from their flat in panic, the people tried to save them but were not successful in doing so.

Eight fire tenders and a sky lift were rushed to the spot by the fire department, which carried out rescue operations and evacuated all residents from the building.

According to officials, the deceased children -- a boy and a girl, both aged 10 -- were declared dead at Aakash Hospital.

Their father, 35-year-old Yash Yadav, also succumbed to his injuries after jumping and was declared dead at IGI Hospital.

Yadav's wife and elder son survived the incident and are undergoing treatment at IGI Hospital.

Dramatic visuals from the site showed thick smoke and flames shooting out of shattered windows.

Currently, firefighters are working to bring the fire under control.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Authorities have temporarily switched off electricity and gas supplies in the building to prevent further incidents.

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) have been asked to assess the structural stability of the building.

Approximately a month ago, a major fire broke out in Dilli Haat due to a short circuit, destroying around 30 shops in the area.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
This is absolutely heartbreaking 💔 How many more fire tragedies must we witness in Delhi before authorities take building safety seriously? The father's instinct to save his children must have been so strong that he took that desperate leap. My prayers for the family.
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Priya M.
Why don't high-rise buildings in Delhi have proper fire safety measures? After so many incidents, we still see the same pattern - no sprinklers, blocked exits, and delayed response. The DDA and MCD must conduct surprise checks and impose heavy fines on violators.
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Amit S.
The fire department responded quickly with 8 tenders and sky lift, but prevention is better than cure. We need mandatory fire drills in all residential societies. Many people don't even know where the emergency exits are in their own buildings!
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Sunita R.
Those poor children... only 10 years old. Can't imagine what the mother must be going through, losing her husband and both kids in one tragic moment. Our society needs to come together to support the survivors. 🙏
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Vikram J.
This is the second major fire incident in Delhi within a month! The Dilli Haat fire was also due to negligence. When will we learn? Building owners compromise on safety to cut costs, and innocent lives are lost. Strict enforcement of fire safety norms is needed.
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Neha T.
The visuals of people jumping from high floors are terrifying. While we blame authorities, we residents are also responsible. How many of us check fire extinguishers in our buildings? Or report illegal wiring? Safety begins with awareness at individual level too.

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