Three children among seven killed, several injured as fire breaks out at building in Delhis Palam; 30 fire engines on spot

Thirty fire fighters were rushed to the spot do douse the flames and carry out rescue operation for the people who may be trapped inside.

By  Jasleen Kaur Gulati March 18th 2026 11:23 AM -- Updated: March 18th 2026 11:32 AM

PTC News Desk: At least seven people including three children were killed and several others injured after a fire broke out at a building in Delhi's Palam area, prompting massive rescue operation, an official said. 


A call regarding the blaze was received at 7 am from a house located in a building in Palam, they said.


Thirty fire fighters were rushed to the spot do douse the flames and carry out rescue operation for the people who may be trapped inside. 

"Information was received about a fire in a residential unit, and we fear some people might be trapped inside," a Delhi Fire Services officer said.


The exact cause behind the fire has not been ascertained yet. 


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