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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Indian Express
2 siblings succumb to injuries sustained in CNG cylinder blast in Northeast Delhi
A day after three minor siblings sustained severe burn injuries in a CNG cylinder blast at a godown in Northeast Delhi's Sunder Nagri area, two of them succumbed during treatment Sunday. According to the Delhi Police, they are conducting raids to nab the accused. The police said the explosion took place at around 4.33 pm Saturday at the godown, leaving the three children, and a worker with severe burn injuries. The police said that the blast took place during a repair operation inside the godown, which was reportedly being used to store and repair old CNG cylinders. Initial reports indicate that the CNG cylinders were stored on the ground floor of a four-storey residential building. One of the cylinders exploded during repair work, leading to the injuries. The impact of the explosion was such that it shattered the iron gate of the premises, injuring three brothers, Raja, 3, Sakib, 7, and Abbas, 9, who were playing outside. The worker, identified as Arshad, 22, suffered major burn injuries. All four injured were rushed to GTB Hospital for urgent medical care. Doctors at the GTB Hospital said the three children sustained critical burns, with Sakib suffering 90 per cent burns, Abbas 85 per cent, and Raja 85 per cent. Arshad suffered approximately 70 per cent burns, they added. Following the blast, two fire tenders were dispatched to the spot by the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) to prevent further damage and ensure safety. Videos from the Delhi Fire Services showed the ground floor godown containing the Compressed Natural Gas cylinders. An iron gate, which originally provided an entryway into the godown, can be seen several feet away from the building after the blast. The police said Crime and Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) teams are examining the site to ascertain the exact cause and circumstances of the incident. 'Legal action has been initiated against the owner of the godown, and further investigation is underway,' said a police officer.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Indian Express
CNG cylinder blast in East Delhi injures 3 children and a worker
A powerful explosion from a compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinder at a godown in East Delhi's Sunder Nagri area on Saturday afternoon left three young siblings and a worker with severe burn injuries, officials said. The blast occurred around 4:33 pm in K Block of Sunder Nagri, where the ground floor of a four-story residential building was reportedly being used as a storage and repair site for old CNG cylinders. The explosion took place during a repair operation, according to the Delhi Police. The force of the blast was such that it shattered the godown's iron gate and propelled it several feet away, injuring three children — Raja, 3, Sakib, 7, and Abbas, 9 — who were playing nearby. A worker inside the premises, identified as Arshad, 22, also sustained major burn injuries. All four were taken to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital for emergency treatment. Doctors said the children remain in critical condition. Sakib suffered burns on 90 per cent of his body, Abbas and Raja each sustained burns over 85 per cent, and Arshad suffered burns covering approximately 70 per cent of his body. Footage released by the Delhi Fire Services showed multiple CNG cylinders stacked in the godown. 'An iron gate that provided access to the godown was found several feet from the building due to the explosion's impact,' a fire department official said. Two fire tenders were dispatched to the site to contain the situation. Teams from the Crime Branch and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) have begun investigating the cause and circumstances of the explosion. 'Legal action has been initiated against the owner of the godown, and further investigation is underway,' a police official said.
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Dust storm in Delhi-NCR: Here's how to keep yourself safe amid ‘poor' AQI. Experts, doctors advice what to do
GRAP-1 has returned to Delhi as dust causes the AQI to slip to 'poor' category. Of late, rains in the Capital are often preceded with a strong storm leaving the residents breathless. How are you coping? A resident of Noida's Sector 77, Ronil Joshi, gives a first-hand account of how his family braced the recent storm: 'The dust storm on Sunday was so intense, it flung open our latched windows. The wind shattered the windowpane and despite covering everything, the dust settled everywhere. My kids started coughing and sneezing almost immediately, and their eyes began watering.' Dr Nikhil Modi, Delhi-based pulmonologist, shares some key insights into the health risks caused by dust storms, and how can one protect oneself from its harmful effects. "Dust exposure can irritate the lungs, causing cough and breathing difficulties, and may also trigger sinus issues and headaches if the nose and eyes are affected. It's best to stay indoors during dusty weather, but if you must go out, wear a face mask and protective eyewear. At the first sign of irritation — such as breathlessness, coughing, or sinus discomfort — rinse your eyes with clean water and inhale steam to help clear out the dust particles. Warm fluids like ginger-honey tea and kadha can also soothe the throat. If fever develops, it could indicate a secondary infection like pneumonia, so you must consult a doctor.' - Inputs by Atul Garg, director, Delhi Fire Services
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Time of India
Blaze Erupts At A Coaching Institute In Old Rajendra Nagar, Students Evacuated
New Delhi: Delhi reported at least five fire incidents on Sunday. One was in a building housing coaching centres in Old Rajendra Nagar, another in a medical agency's godown in east Delhi's Ganesh Nagar, and one in a hotel in west Delhi's Paschim Vihar. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Another blaze in Farsh Bazar, suspected to have started in a charging e-rickshaw, injured six people. In Sarojini Nagar market, a fore broke out in a shop. At Old Rajendra Nagar in central Delhi, the fire broke out on Sunday morning in a multi-storey commercial building. Staff and students of the coaching centres managed to escape. Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said the blaze was reported around 11.08am from a coaching centre in the Bada Bazar area of Old Rajendra Nagar. Initially, four fire engines were sent. However, when the blaze grew, four more were put to work. Nearly 50 firefighters and police teams worked to tame the blaze in about an hour and a half. Authorities are investigating whether the fourth floor was used as a library. They are also checking the building's No Objection Certificate (NOC) for compliance. The basement was a parking area, and the ground floor had a pizza delivery company. The first floor had a restaurant, and the upper floors were used by various coaching centres. DFS officials indicated that the fire could have started somewhere on the third floor. In Farsh Bazar, among the six injured were two children and three women. The victims were identified as Jyoti (23), Jyoti (32), Naina (35), Sunny (35) and two kids, six and seven years old. According to police, the fire started from a short circuit in the e-rickshaw on the ground floor of a house. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Smoke filled the room, trapping six family members inside. In a separate incident, a 27-year-old woman and her pets — a dog and a rabbit — were rescued by firefighters after a fire broke out in a medical agency's godown in east Delhi's Ganesh Nagar on Sunday around 2pm. Another fire broke out in a hotel in Paschim Vihar around 1.15pm. Five fire tenders were extinguished it in 35 minutes. In Sarojini Nagar, four to five fire tenders controlled the blaze. One man fainted after seeing the fire and was taken to hospital.
New Indian Express
17-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Fire services department gets tech upgrade: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced a major upgrade for the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), stating that advanced technology will soon enhance fire-fighting capabilities across the city. Gupta, along with Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood, inspected a range of modern fire-fighting equipment at the Delhi Secretariat. The demonstration included fire-fighting robots, the ARMOUR (Automated Robotic Mist Omni Utility Rakshak) unit, and portable high-pressure water mist systems. Gupta said these tools would make the DFS more efficient, especially in congested areas where fire trucks struggle to reach. 'The fire infrastructure inherited from previous governments was severely outdated, putting lives at risk. We are committed to building a world-class fire service,' said Gupta. To support the upgrade, the Delhi government has allocated a budget of Rs 110 crore this year for the procurement of modern vehicles and fire-fighting equipment. Gupta added that robotic systems will not only ensure faster response times but also reduce risk to personnel during rescue operations in narrow lanes and high-risk zones. 'These modern, robotic systems will allow us to conduct swift operations in places that were previously hard to reach,' the chief minister said. 'The risk to the lives of fire personnel will be substantially reduced.' The DFS will soon be equipped with water bowsers, high-tech fire towers, Hazmat vans, drones, robotic fire-fighters, and aerial ladder platforms. Home Minister Ashish Sood criticized the lack of investment in fire services by previous administrations. 'Modernisation of the DFS was long overdue. This government is working to create one of the most advanced emergency response forces in the country,' he said.
