India • Jul 05, 2025

Tragic fire incident claims life in Delhi shopping complex

A major fire broke out at Vishal Mega Mart in Karol Bagh, Delhi, leaving one man dead after he got trapped in an elevator.
The blaze started around 6:44pm from a short circuit and spread fast, with firefighters and police working until 9pm to bring it under control.

TL;DR

Goods worth lakhs destroyed

The Vishal Mega Mart fire destroyed goods worth lakhs. Even after the flames were out, crews stayed on-site for cooling.
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