Terrifying footage shows people risking a deadly fall as they scramble across a ladder connecting a burning showroom to a neighbouring building.
The desperate rescue unfolded after a massive fire ripped through a Kia showroom, leaving seven people injured and up to 20 others rescued.
The blaze broke out at around 3.45pm on Friday (6 November), engulfing several vehicles and filling the building with thick black smoke.
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Terrifying scenes saw people stranded on the roof as flames spread through the premises, with some reportedly attempting to jump to safety.
Police officers and local residents rushed to help, placing ladders between the showroom and an adjoining building to bring those trapped on the upper floors to safety.
The incident happened in the Saidulajab area of South Delhi, India.
One officer, Head Constable Sunil Kumar Saini, told local media: “There was a lot of smoke here. So at first, I couldn’t see anything in the smoke.”
He said officers managed to rescue eight to 10 people, including women and children, as reported by Need To Know.
Another officer, Head Constable Arun Kumar, said two or three people jumped onto a mattress fashioned from a broken sofa before others were brought down using the ladders.
Around 10 fire engines were dispatched after emergency services received a call shortly before 4pm.
Seven people were initially reported injured, with two women suffering from smoke inhalation.
All eight people injured, including two police officers, were later said to have been discharged from hospital.
Six vehicles were reportedly damaged in the blaze, which was eventually brought under control.
Deputy Magistrate Lakshya Singhal said: “As of now, there have been no casualties. The building is being searched to rule out any casualties.”
The cause of the fire remains unknown.
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