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Desperate Rescue Amidst Inferno: Boy Saved
19 Mar
Summary
- Neighbor braved flames to save a burned boy from a terrace.
- Fire tragically trapped nine family members on upper floors.
- Hydraulic ladder's reach limited, hindering rescue efforts.
A devastating fire erupted, resulting in a tragic loss of life for nine family members trapped on the upper floors of their home. Neighbor Mohit Kumar bravely rescued a young boy, Sachin Kashyap, from the terrace after he sustained burn injuries. Neighbors witnessed the horrific scene, with some hearing desperate cries for help from those trapped.
Despite heroic efforts from locals and the fire department, including attempts to break through windows and a potentially malfunctioning hydraulic ladder, the rapid spread of flames and smoke prevented further rescues. A child was dropped from a balcony in a desperate bid for safety but sustained leg fractures, and her father also suffered injuries. The fire department stated the ladder's reach was insufficient for the upper floors.
Witnesses reported seeing family members on the third-floor balcony pleading for aid, with some considering jumping before being dissuaded by responders. The intense smoke and fire ultimately overwhelmed all rescue attempts, leaving the community in shock and mourning the loss of the Kashyap family.
