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Fire engulfs six‑storey building in Jaipur, 80 people trapped
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 09:17 PM
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A fire ripped through a six‑storey residential building in Jaipur, leaving about 80 occupants trapped and destroying several vehicles in the adjoining parking area.
A blaze broke out in a six‑storey building in Jaipur, quickly spreading across multiple floors. The fire, which started in the structure's interior, prompted an immediate response from local fire‑fighting units.
Authorities estimate that roughly 80 residents were inside the building when the flames erupted, and rescue teams are working to evacuate them safely. Firefighters have been using hoses and ladders to contain the blaze and reach occupants on higher levels.
The incident also affected the building's parking area, where twelve motorcycles and three cars were consumed by the fire. No official casualty figures have been released yet, but emergency services continue to monitor the situation and provide medical assistance as needed.
Efforts to control the fire are ongoing, and officials have urged nearby residents to stay clear of the site while the operation proceeds.
Authorities estimate that roughly 80 residents were inside the building when the flames erupted, and rescue teams are working to evacuate them safely. Firefighters have been using hoses and ladders to contain the blaze and reach occupants on higher levels.
The incident also affected the building's parking area, where twelve motorcycles and three cars were consumed by the fire. No official casualty figures have been released yet, but emergency services continue to monitor the situation and provide medical assistance as needed.
Efforts to control the fire are ongoing, and officials have urged nearby residents to stay clear of the site while the operation proceeds.