New Delhi: A fire broke out at a Kia car showroom in south Delhi's Saidulajab area on Friday, leaving seven people injured and damaging six vehicles, according to local officials.
The incident occurred near Saket Metro Station on 6 November. Delhi Fire Services received an emergency call at approximately 3:47 pm and dispatched firefighting teams to the scene.
Thick black smoke rose from the building as flames spread through the showroom, prompting a rescue operation involving firefighters, police and residents.
Rescue operation
Several people were stranded on the upper floors and rooftop as smoke spread through the building.
Emergency personnel used ladders placed against adjoining buildings to evacuate those trapped inside. Residents also assisted rescue teams.
Deputy Magistrate Lakshya Singhal said approximately 12 to 15 people had been rescued. Police separately reported that four people were evacuated from the rear of the building.
Teams from Delhi Fire Services, Delhi Police, the revenue department and the Delhi Disaster Management Authority participated in the operation.
Injuries and damage
Singhal said seven people sustained injuries, with four taken to Max Hospital and three to Madan Mohan Malviya Hospital.
However, subsequent police and hospital reports identified two women who required treatment for smoke inhalation, while other people received medical attention.
Six vehicles inside the showroom were damaged by the fire.
Firefighters brought the blaze under control, with Delhi Fire Services reporting that the operation was completed at approximately 6:20 pm.
No deaths were reported.
Cause under investigation
The fire also attracted crowds near Saket Metro Station as emergency personnel worked to secure the area.
Authorities conducted a search of the building to check whether anyone remained trapped.
The cause of the fire had not been established, and officials said an investigation was underway to determine how the blaze started.
