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Crime
Drunk Man Sets House on Fire in Northwest Delhi, Firefighter Injured
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 06:25 AM
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A drunk man ignited a residential building in northwest Delhi, causing a blaze that also injured a firefighter when a gas cylinder exploded.
Police in northwest Delhi responded to a call about a fire at a residential building early this morning. The blaze was reportedly started by a drunk individual who set the house ablaze, according to authorities. Firefighters rushed to the scene, where the heat and smoke forced them to evacuate the building.
During the rescue operation, a gas cylinder on the premises exploded, striking a firefighter and causing injuries. The injured officer was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. No other casualties have been reported.
Delhi Police have launched an investigation into the arson incident, seeking to identify the suspect and determine the motive. The authorities have urged residents in the area to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
The incident underscores the risks associated with unattended flammable materials in residential areas, especially during periods of high temperatures and low humidity.
During the rescue operation, a gas cylinder on the premises exploded, striking a firefighter and causing injuries. The injured officer was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. No other casualties have been reported.
Delhi Police have launched an investigation into the arson incident, seeking to identify the suspect and determine the motive. The authorities have urged residents in the area to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
The incident underscores the risks associated with unattended flammable materials in residential areas, especially during periods of high temperatures and low humidity.