Fire breaks out at Delhi's Rajya Sabha MPs's apartments
What's the story
A massive fire broke out at the Brahmaputra Apartments, a residential complex for Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament (MPs) on Bishambhar Das Marg in Delhi. The fire department was alerted about the incident at 1:20pm, and six fire engines were immediately dispatched to the spot. According to NDTV, eyewitnesses have alleged that the fire hydrant in the apartment was non-functional, with no water available in tanks or pipelines.
Personal account
Family suffered burns, valuables lost
One of the residents, Vinod, who lives on the third floor of the apartment complex, spoke to news agency ANI about his family's ordeal. "My wife and one of my children suffered burns. They are in the hospital," he was quoted as saying. He added, "My daughter is about to be married in a few months, and jewellery, gold, and clothes are inside."
Twitter Post
Visuals of the blaze
लोक सभा और राज्य सभा के सांसद रहते हैं दिल्ली के ब्रह्मपुत्र अपार्टमेंट में।
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Ongoing investigation
Cause of fire unknown, investigations underway
The cause of the fire is still unknown, and investigations are underway to ascertain what led to this unfortunate incident. The Brahmaputra Apartments are home to Members of Parliament in Delhi, making this incident particularly alarming. Further details regarding the extent of damage or any other casualties are still awaited as authorities continue their probe into this matter.