Mundka Fire

Twenty-seven people, including 21 women, have died in the blaze that started on the first floor of the four-storey building on Friday.

Fire broke out at Mundka building during motivational programme on second floor: Police

According to the FIR registered in connection with the case, on Friday, around 4 pm, a motivational programme was organised for all employees and they were assembled at the second floor of the building.

Mundka fire: NDMC orders survey in all zones; seeks building plan approval, details from authorities

The North Delhi civic body also ordered the zonal commissioners to conduct a detailed survey in their areas to find out if any prohibited activity is going on in non-conforming areas to prevent the recurrence of such a tragic incident.

Mundka fire: Building had one escape route, toll may rise with more remains found and 19 people missing

Earlier, the police had put the number of missing people to 29 but later revised it to 19. According to officials, of the 27 dead, 21 are women.

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Mundka fire toll likely to rise; hunt on for owner

After a horrific fire broke out in a building in Delhi’s Mundka locality, police confirmed the death of 27 people. The tragedy points to the lack of adherence to DFS laid out laws.

Mundka fire: Delhi CM announces compensation, orders inquiry

"A magisterial enquiry has been ordered into the incident. The families of the deceased will be given a compensation of Rs 10 lakh, while the injured will be given Rs 50,000," the chief minister said.

Deeply pained by loss of lives: Delhi LG on Mundka fire

At least 27 people were killed and 12 injured after a massive fire ripped through a four-storey building in Mundka on Friday.

Police arrest 2 after building fire kills 27 in New Delhi

The building had no clearance from the fire department and it was not equipped with fire safety equipment like extinguishers, said Atul Garg, director of Delhi Fire Services.