The recent fire at Vishal Mega Mart in Karol Bagh led to the deaths of Kumar Dhirendra Pratap Singh and Pawan Gautam. Singh, a civil services aspirant, was trapped in an elevator and succumbed to suffocation. The building’s lack of a fire safety certificate, as confirmed by the Delhi Fire Department, raises serious concerns about safety protocols. Gautam, a lab technician, was found on the second floor. The fire, which began on the second floor due to a suspected short circuit, engulfed the multi-story structure. Firefighters faced significant obstacles in controlling the blaze. Singh’s last message to his brother, detailing his entrapment, underscores the tragic circumstances of the incident.
Fire Safety Failures Blamed in Fatal Karol Bagh Blaze: Civil Services Aspirant Among Victims
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