Crime & Law · India
Multiple Fires Erupt Across India, Including Delhi Slums and Cold Storage
Several significant fires were reported across India. In Delhi, a fire broke out in a slum area near Udyog Bhawan, with 20 fire tenders battling the blaze that engulfed approximately 30 shanties. Another incident in Delhi involved a three-story building collapse in Mehrauli, raising fears of people being trapped. In Uttar Pradesh, a major fire occurred at the Himalaya Cold Storage in Lucknow, requiring multiple fire engines and leading to the evacuation of nearby houses. In Bihar, a fire at a cooking oil warehouse in Patna City raged for eight hours, with 22 fire tenders engaged in dousing efforts, resulting in over ₹50 lakh in property damage. A fire also broke out in a high-rise building in Noida, reportedly caused by an AC blast.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
- Centre (7 votes, 9 outlets): Amar Ujala, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Jansatta · The Indian Express (Indian Express Group — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Patrika, The Tribune
- Right (3): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, News18 Hindi