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Fire breaks out in basement of building in Delhi's Khidki Extension; 10-11 rescued

Fire breaks out in basement of building in Delhi's Khidki Extension; 10-11 rescued

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A firecracker shop in Hyderabad’s Chikalguda caught fire on Sunday, November 8, while people were shopping for Diwali. According to Maula Ali Station Fire Officer Krishna, the blaze started at about 11:40 am. The shop owners said they had lit a diya for offering prayers when the fire began. Locals panicked after hearing loud sounds and seeing massive flames rising from the shop, which was gutted by the fire.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    round 12-15 people were rescued from the building, including those evacuated from upper floors using ladders placed against adjoining buildings

    — The Federal

  • center · 2 outlets

    Locals panicked after hearing the loud sounds and witnessing the massive flames rising from the shop. The fire gutted the shop.

    — Deccan Chronicle

  • right · 1 outlet

    Malviya Nagar fire: A fire occurred in the basement of a building located in Khidki Extension, South Delhi. The fire started in a parked car and was quickly reported to the authorities. Delhi Fire Services acted promptly, dispatching three fire tenders to the scene of the incident. About ten to…

    — The Economic Times

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Malviya Nagar fire: A fire occurred in the basement of a building located in Khidki Extension, South Delhi. The fire started in a parked car and was quickly reported to the authorities. Delhi Fire Services acted promptly, dispatching three fire tenders to the scene of the incident. About ten to…

Coverage arrived over 45 hours — first from The Federal, latest from The Siasat Daily.

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Center-Right / Right 1 (20%)
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  2. The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article

    Fire breaks out in basement of building in Delhi's Khidki Extension; 10-11 rescued

    Malviya Nagar fire: A fire occurred in the basement of a building located in Khidki Extension, South Delhi. The fire started in a parked car and was quickly reported to the authorities. Delhi Fire Services acted promptly, dispatching three fire tenders to the scene of the incident. About ten to…

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