In a dramatic rescue operation, seven individuals, including two women, were saved after a fire engulfed the Income Tax Office (ITO) building in the heart of the national capital on Tuesday. The blaze prompted swift action from Delhi Fire Service (DFS) personnel, who conducted daring evacuations to ensure the safety of those trapped inside.
According to officials, the fire erupted at the CR building in ITO, located opposite the old Delhi Police Headquarters, with the first distress call reaching authorities at 2:25 p.m. Reacting promptly, a total of 21 fire tenders rushed to the scene to combat the flames and execute the rescue mission.
“Atul Garg, Director of Delhi Fire Service, confirmed that seven individuals, comprising five men and two women, were successfully rescued from the third floor of the building,” stated a fire department official. The evacuation process involved the use of ladders to assist those stranded, with several occupants guided to safety through windows amidst the billowing smoke.
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The precise cause of the fire remains under investigation, with authorities working diligently to ascertain the factors that led to the incident. However, the swift response from DFS personnel averted potential tragedy, as the flames threatened to engulf the sprawling office complex.
As news of the fire spread, concerns were raised about the safety protocols within government buildings, prompting calls for heightened vigilance and precautionary measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the ever-present risk posed by fire emergencies, underscoring the importance of robust firefighting infrastructure and preparedness strategies.
While the immediate focus remains on securing the affected premises and ensuring the well-being of all occupants, authorities are expected to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the blaze and implement measures to prevent its recurrence. In the meantime, the heroic efforts of DFS personnel in swiftly rescuing those trapped in the inferno have been widely lauded, highlighting the courage and dedication of frontline responders in the face of adversity.
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