Delhi fire scare: People jump from first floor as flames break out at Maujpur restaurant
A fire broke out in the kitchen of a restaurant in Maujpur, Delhi, causing patrons to jump from the first floor to escape the flames. Local bystanders assisted those fleeing, and no injuries were reported.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding fire safety standards and emergency preparedness in densely populated urban commercial areas.
NEW DELHI: Dramatic visuals from northeast Delhi’s Maujpur showed people jumping from a first-floor window of a restaurant as a fire triggered panic late Tuesday evening.People gathered below could be seen trying to catch those leaping from the building as they scrambled to escape.The fire broke out at Udham Fish Point near Jafrabad, within the limits of Welcome police station, at around 10.34pm.The visuals showed people desperately attempting to get out of the building. Amid the commotion, a woman was seen jumping from the restaurant building.
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