Big Fire in Delhi Kills Nine People

May 3, 2026, 12:09
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

Nine people died in a house fire in Vivek Vihar, Delhi, on Sunday morning. Many other people were hurt.

Main Body

The fire started very early on Sunday. Fourteen fire trucks came to the four-story building. The building was hard to enter, so firefighters could not reach the fire quickly. A small child died in the fire. Some leaders are sad and want to help. The Prime Minister gave money to the families of the dead and the hurt people. However, some politicians are angry. They say the government did not do a good job to keep people safe. This is not the first fire in this area. In May 2024, a hospital fire killed seven babies. In December 2023, a fire in a poor area killed a one-year-old child.

Conclusion

Doctors are helping the hurt people now. The government is giving money to the families.

Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Switch: Now vs. Then

In this story, we see two ways to talk about time. To reach A2, you must know when to use the Past (finished) and the Present (happening now).

1. The Past (It's over) Look at these words from the text:

  • died → died
  • started → started
  • gave → gave

→ Pattern: We add -ed to most action words to show they happened yesterday or last year. (Example: help becomes helped).

2. The Present (It's happening) Look at these words:

  • are helping → are helping
  • is giving → is giving

→ Pattern: Use am/is/are + word with -ing for things happening right this second.

Quick Summary Table

YesterdayToday
The fire startedDoctors are helping
He gave moneyGovernment is giving money

Vocabulary Learning

fire (n.)
A blaze that burns.
Example:The fire in the kitchen caused smoke.
died (v.)
To stop living.
Example:The child died in the accident.
building (n.)
A structure with walls.
Example:The building was three stories tall.
trucks (n.)
Large vehicles used for carrying things.
Example:Fire trucks rushed to the scene.
firefighters (n.)
People who put out fires.
Example:Firefighters saved people from the blaze.
help (v.)
To assist or support.
Example:She will help the injured patients.
money (n.)
Currency used to buy goods or services.
Example:They gave money to families who lost their homes.
families (n.)
Groups of related people living together.
Example:Families were sad after the fire.
government (n.)
The group that runs a country.
Example:The government will support the victims.
hospital (n.)
A place where sick or injured people are treated.
Example:The hospital had many patients after the fire.
babies (n.)
Very young children who cannot walk yet.
Example:Babies need constant care and attention.
child (n.)
A young person who is not yet an adult.
Example:The child was small and scared.
doctor (n.)
A person who treats sickness or injuries.
Example:The doctor examined the injured child.
area (n.)
A part of a place or region.
Example:The area was dangerous after the fire.
early (adj.)
Before the usual or expected time.
Example:It was early in the morning when the fire started.