Big Fire in East Delhi

May 3, 2026, 17:20
AsiaSociety

Introduction

A big fire happened in a house in East Delhi on Sunday morning. Nine people died. Firefighters saved 20 people.

Main Body

The fire started on the second floor. It moved fast to the third and fourth floors. Firefighters used 14 trucks to stop the fire. It took five hours to finish the work. Nine people died in the fire. Two families lost many members. One man is in the hospital with bad burns. People say the fire started from an air conditioner. A delivery man saw sparks from the machine. Police are checking if this is true. It was hard to leave the building. The door to the roof was locked. The balconies had metal bars.

Conclusion

The police closed the area. The dead people are at the hospital. Experts are still looking for the cause of the fire.

Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Pattern

Look at how we describe things that already happened. We change the end of the word to show it is over.

The Magic Change:

  • Happen →\rightarrow Happened
  • Start →\rightarrow Started
  • Move →\rightarrow Moved
  • Lock →\rightarrow Locked

The 'Special' Words (No -ed): Some words are rebels. They don't follow the rule:

  • Die →\rightarrow Died (Similar, but shorter)
  • Is/Are →\rightarrow Was/Were (The biggest change!)

📍 Location Logic

To say where something is, we use simple words like in, on, and at.

  • IN →\rightarrow used for areas or buildings (In East Delhi, In the hospital)
  • ON →\rightarrow used for levels or days (On Sunday, On the second floor)
  • AT →\rightarrow used for a specific point (At the hospital)

🛠️ Simple Tools for A2

Instead of using big words, use these basic ones from the story:

  • Hard (Difficult)
  • Fast (Quick)
  • Bad (Not good)

Vocabulary Learning

firefighter (n.)
A person whose job is to put out fires and help people in danger.
Example:The firefighter used a hose to put out the blaze.
hospital (n.)
A place where sick or injured people are treated and cared for.
Example:She was taken to the hospital after the accident.
burn (n.)
Damage to skin or other body parts caused by heat or flame.
Example:He had a severe burn on his arm.
air conditioner (n.)
A machine that cools indoor air to make rooms comfortable.
Example:The air conditioner was broken, so the room was hot.
delivery (n.)
The act of giving or transporting goods to a person or place.
Example:The delivery of the package was delayed.
police (n.)
People who enforce laws, keep safety, and help in emergencies.
Example:The police arrived at the scene quickly.
locked (adj.)
Closed and secured with a lock so it cannot be opened easily.
Example:The door was locked, so we couldn't get in.
metal bars (n.)
Strong iron or steel pieces used to keep something closed or secure.
Example:The balcony had metal bars to keep people safe.
cause (n.)
The reason or event that leads to something happening.
Example:The cause of the fire was unclear.
area (n.)
A particular part or region of a place.
Example:The area around the building was evacuated.