India saw two shocking fire tragedies last week - where children and newborn babies formed a large chunk of the many dead. The two incidents highlight big lapses and shortcomings in the implementation of safety norms that are frequently flouted. A string of tragedies in India, Bangladesh, and across South Asia speak of repeated fire horrors and lessons not learnt.

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A major fire broke out at the offices of Indian daily Times of India in capital New Delhi on Sunday evening. No casualties have been reported so far.

20 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot to bring the situation under control, ANI reported.&nbsp;

The fire broke out in the first floor of the five-storey building in Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg at 4:30 pm.&nbsp;

The extent of the damage has not yet been ascertained.

A major fire had engulfed parts of the building&rsquo;s top floor in May last year. 
 
(WION with inputs from agencies)

20 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot to bring the situation under control

A major fire broke out at the offices of Indian daily Times of India in capital New Delhi on Sunday evening. No casualties have been reported so far. 20 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot to bring the situation under control, ANI reported. The fire broke out in the first floor of the five-storey building in Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg at 4:30 pm. The extent of the damage has not yet been ascertained. A major fire had engulfed parts of the building’s top floor in May last year. (WION with inputs from agencies)

India: Major fire at Times of India office in New Delhi

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India Fire tragedies & lessons not learnt

India: Major fire at Times of India office in New Delhi