A massive fire broke out in a residential building in Delhi’s Tughlakabad area early Friday, killing three people and injuring several others. Rescue operations by the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) saved multiple trapped residents, with injured shifted to hospitals including AIIMS Trauma Centre. The blaze, believed to have started from parked vehicles, was brought under control after intensive efforts.
Three people died after a massive fire broke out in a building in Delhi’s Tughlakabad area in the early hours of Friday, police said.
Rescues and hospitalisation
Six people have been rescued so far by the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) staff and were shifted to a nearby hospital with the help of Centralised Accident and Trauma Services (CATS), officials said.
According to the fire department, at least eight injured people were evacuated earlier and shifted to the AIIMS Trauma Centre for treatment.
Delhi | ADO Yashwant Meena further reported that fire was in 03 Scooty, 02 bikes, 01 bicycle at ground floors parking area of the house and fire and smoke travels to all ground + 05 floors. Ground, 1st, 2nd floor is completely burned and rest floors are partially burned. DFS also… https://t.co/RrjR9QTS7o pic.twitter.com/VgTHWN7USv
— ANI (@ANI) June 12, 2026
Location and building details
The blaze erupted at a building located in Gali No. 1, near Naya Tara Apartment on Madhyam Marg, under the jurisdiction of Okhla Fire Station-1 (OKH-1).
DFS’ Assistant Divisional Officer (ADO) Yashwant Singh Meena informed that the building comprises a ground floor and five upper floors and is situated in a narrow street, posing challenges for rescue and firefighting operations.
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Emergency response
According to the fire department, multiple emergency calls reporting a building fire and people trapped inside were received between 2:35 am and 2:37 am.
In response, the department dispatched three water tenders, two water bowsers, one breathing support unit, and one Quick Response Vehicle. An additional water tender/light fire unit was later rushed to the spot following several distress calls.
Firefighting leadership
Along with ADO Meena, the firefighting and rescue operation was led by Station Training Officer (STO) Mukul Bhardwaj, Station Officer (SO) Samarth Lal and Station Officer (SO) Raj Kumar.