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Delhi Slum Fire Claims Two Children’s Lives, Destroys 800 Shanties

The April 27 blaze in Rohini Sector 17 left over 4,000 residents homeless as authorities investigate its cause and provide relief to displaced families.

A resident at the fire site. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)
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Smoke rises as a fire breaks out at a slum in Delhi's Rohini.
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Overview

  • A massive fire broke out in a slum cluster in Delhi’s Rohini Sector 17 on April 27, killing two children and injuring five people.
  • The fire engulfed over 800 densely packed shanties across five acres, leaving more than 4,000 residents homeless.
  • Firefighters deployed 26 tenders and battled the blaze for over three hours, facing delays due to narrow lanes and obstructive boundary walls.
  • Preliminary investigations suggest the fire may have started within the cluster and was exacerbated by LPG cylinder explosions; the exact cause remains under probe.
  • The Delhi government has announced relief measures, including temporary shelters, medical aid, and essential supplies for the displaced families.