NEW DELHI (Friday, March 27, 2026) — A fire broke out early Friday morning in a residential building in North Delhi’s Tri Nagar area, leaving five members of a single family injured. The victims, who include a three-year-old child and a senior citizen, sustained burn injuries ranging from 15% to 25% and are currently receiving medical treatment.
Incident Details: A Morning Blaze
The fire originated in the Anaj Mandi locality of Tri Nagar, reportedly within a building that houses a saree shop (“Jaggi Saree Wala”) on the lower floors and residential quarters above.
- Timeline: The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) received a distress call at 7:10 AM. Three fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the scene.
- Containment: Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control by 7:40 AM, with the final “stop” message issued at 7:45 AM.
- Casualties: By the time the fire department arrived, local residents and PCR personnel had already evacuated the injured and rushed them to Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital.
The Victims
The injured have been identified as members of the same family residing on the premises:
| Name | Age | Relationship |
| Preetam Lal | 38 | Son |
| Anita Devi | 50 | Mother |
| Bharat Lal | 32 | Son |
| Moni | 27 | Daughter-in-law (Bharat’s wife) |
| Soumya | 3.5 | Grandchild (Daughter of Preetam/Bharat’s sister) |
Investigation and Cause
Preliminary findings by fire officials suggest the blaze was triggered by a short circuit in the electrical wiring on the ground floor.
- Spread: The fire quickly spread to domestic articles and a motorcycle parked on the premises, generating thick smoke that trapped the family on the upper floors.
- Police Action: The Keshav Puram Police have cordoned off the area and are conducting a detailed forensic assessment to determine the exact sequence of events and check for any fire safety violations.
[Image: Infographic showing common causes of residential fires: Short Circuits (40%), Gas Leaks (25%), Unattended Candles/Lamps (15%)]
Sources
- The Times of India: “5 of family, including 3-year-old, injured as fire breaks out in Delhi’s Tri Nagar” (March 27, 2026).
- The Hindu: “Fire breaks out in Delhi’s Tri Nagar; five suffer minor burns and injuries” (March 27, 2026).
- Press Trust of India (PTI): “Five injured in house fire at north Delhi’s Tri Nagar” (March 27, 2026).
- Devdiscourse: “Early Morning House Fire in North Delhi Causes Injuries” (March 27, 2026).
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