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Inquiry ordered after building fire kills 15 in north India city

BBC News·June 23, 2026
Inquiry ordered after building fire kills 15 in north India city

An inquiry has been ordered after a devastating building fire in a north India city resulted in the deaths of 15 people. Witnesses reported seeing individuals jumping from windows in a desperate attempt to escape the inferno. Rescue teams responded by breaking through a wall to rescue those trapped inside, in an effort to minimize the loss of life. The incident has prompted a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire.

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