A building in the Burari area of Delhi collapsed on Monday, sparking a large-scale rescue operation, according to the Delhi Fire Services (DFS). The collapse occurred near Oscar Public School, located in the Kaushik Enclave of Burari. Authorities have stated that several people are feared to be trapped under the rubble.
Rescue Operations Underway in Burari
In response to the incident, nine fire tenders were quickly dispatched to the site of the collapse. Rescue teams, including firefighters and medical staff, have been working tirelessly to locate and save those trapped. Visuals from the scene show massive piles of rubble and debris scattered around the area, as ambulances rushed to the location to assist the injured.
At this stage, the exact cause of the collapse remains unknown, and investigations are ongoing. The rescue efforts are still underway as officials continue to search through the debris for survivors.
Reactions from Local Leaders in Burari
Delhi’s former Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, expressed his deep sorrow over the incident. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kejriwal wrote, “This incident is very sad. Our MLA from Burari, Sanjeev Jha ji, has been instructed to immediately go there with party workers and help the administration in relief and rescue work. Also help the local people in every possible way.”
#WATCH | Several fire tenders and Ambulances reach Delhi’s Burari area where a building collapsed. Several people are feared trapped.
Details awaited. pic.twitter.com/YjiaYn4y3t
— ANI (@ANI) January 27, 2025
Local MLA Joins Rescue Efforts
Burari MLA, Sanjeev Jha, confirmed that he and several Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers responded quickly to the situation, following Kejriwal’s instructions. Jha stated that, so far, eight people have been rescued from the debris and transported to Burari Hospital for treatment.
“On the orders of Arvind Kejriwal, I along with party workers immediately reached the spot and started helping the administration in relief and rescue work,” Jha said in a post on X. “Our senior worker Dhamu ji and workers have so far rescued 8 people and taken them to Burari Hospital.”
.@ArvindKejriwal जी के आदेश पर मैंने पार्टी कार्यकर्ताओं के साथ तुरंत घटनास्थल पर पहुंचकर राहत और बचाव कार्य में प्रशासन का सहयोग करना शुरू कर दिया है, हमारे सीनियर कार्यकर्ता धामू जी और कार्यकर्ताओं ने अब तक 8 लोगो को सुरक्षित निकालकर बुराड़ी हॉस्पिटल पहुँचाया जा चुका है।… https://t.co/UAhKE601m6 pic.twitter.com/HKuCYlMXrc
— Sanjeev Jha (@Sanjeev_aap) January 27, 2025
Jha further emphasized the collective effort to support the community in this challenging time. “Every possible help is being provided to the local people, in this difficult time we all are trying to support the affected people,” he added.
A video shared by Jha showed rescue officials pulling people out of the rubble, offering a glimpse of the ongoing relief efforts.
