Palam fire: Short circuit likely sparked blaze, shortcomings in emergency response worsened toll
3 sources·Updated July 31, 2026
Palam fire
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- NDTV Top Stories·1h agoSkylift Failed, Cables Blocked Rescue: Probe Into Delhi Fire That Killed 9
The Palam fire inquiry has flagged MCD enforcement failures, unauthorised commercial use, illegal overhead cables, 853 vacancies in Delhi Fire Services and serious gaps in equipment and technical training.
Read at NDTV Top Stories → - India Today Top·8h agoDelhi Palam fire likely caused by short circuit, inquiry finds
Delhi Palam fire likely caused by short circuit inquiry finds
Read at India Today Top → - The Print India·9h agoPalam fire: Short circuit likely sparked blaze, shortcomings in emergency response worsened toll
New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) A magisterial inquiry into the devastating fire at a residential building in Delhi’s Palam area that claimed nine lives in March has concluded that the blaze most likely started due to an electrical short circuit near the building’s main circuit breaker…
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