Delhi Fire: 9 Killed, Several Trapped After Massive Blaze Engulfs Palam Residential Building; CM Orders Enquiry

Delhi Palam Fire Update: A fire broke out in a residential building in southwest Delhi's Palam area on Wednesday morning, prompting a massive firefighting and rescue operation, an official said.

#WATCH | Delhi: A massive fire broke out in a building in the Palam area. Around 30 fire brigades are present at the spot, and the rescue operation is underway. Multiple casualties feared.

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Thirty fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the flames and rescue people who may be trapped inside. There was no immediate confirmation of casualties or injuries. A call regarding the blaze was received at 7 am from a house located in a building in Palam, they said.

Extremely distressed to learn about the unfortunate fire incident at a multi-story residential building at Palam.

As per the information received, 6 feared dead, few people still trapped inside the building. District Administration, Delhi Fire Service Department & Delhi Police…

— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) March 18, 2026

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"Information was received about a fire in a residential unit, and we fear some people might be trapped inside," a Delhi Fire Services officer said.

Firefighting efforts were underway at the time of filing this report. Police and other emergency services also reached the site to assist in the operation in the congested locality.

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The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Further details are awaited.

(Note: Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by The Daily Jagran staff. Credit: PTI)