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Which factors, including smart locks, hinder escape from Delhi building that caught fire?
short by Garima Garg / on Sunday, 3 May, 2026
Flats in the four-storey residential building that caught fire in Delhi's Vivek Vihar were equipped with electronic smart locks, which malfunctioned. Additionally, the building had thick iron grilles at the rear, making escape and rescue difficult. "The terrace door was locked, and there was only one entry and exit point in the building. There's also a lift, which stopped working," police said.