In a tragic incident early on March 11, 2025, three men were charred to death after a massive fire engulfed a hut near the AGCR Enclave in Anand Vihar, east Delhi. The blaze was so intense that the victims were found beyond recognition. Authorities identified the deceased as Jaggi Kumar (34), Shyam Singh (36), and Jitender Kumar (35), all of whom hailed from the Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh.

Incident Details and Response

The Delhi Fire Services received a distress call at 2:22 am on Tuesday, and immediately dispatched three fire tenders to the site. The fire-fighting teams worked tirelessly, bringing the flames under control by 2:50 am. However, by the time they reached the hut, all three men had been charred beyond recognition. At 3:10 am, Station Officer Feroz confirmed the discovery of the three bodies inside the hut.

Fire's Impact and Cause

The intensity of the fire suggests that the structure of the hut and the material it was made of may have contributed to the rapid spread of the flames. The victims were reportedly trapped inside when the fire broke out. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, but at this stage, it is believed to have started at a time when the victims were asleep, leaving them with little chance to escape.

Similar Incident in Shahdara

This fire in Anand Vihar follows a similar tragedy that occurred a few days earlier in Shahdara, where two people were burned alive in a residential fire. The blaze in Bhola Nath Nagar trapped the victims inside a building, while two children were rescued by the fire department. This earlier incident, also tragic, saw two deaths, though two others were saved in time and rushed to the hospital.

Ongoing Investigations

Authorities have started investigating the cause of the fire at Anand Vihar. It is likely that the building's construction materials and its layout made it difficult for the victims to escape, similar to the Shahdara incident.

Conclusion

This tragic event in Anand Vihar highlights the ongoing dangers of fires in residential areas. Prompt action by the fire services helped contain the blaze, but sadly, the lives of three individuals were lost. Efforts to investigate the cause of the fire continue, while authorities remain focused on preventing such incidents in the future.

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