21 Killed as Fire Engulfs Hotel in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar

NEW DELHI, Jun 3: At least 21 people were killed and several others injured after a massive fire broke out at a bed-and-breakfast hotel in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area on Wednesday, officials said.

The blaze occurred at Flourish Stay B&B in Hauz Rani, where more than 40 people were rescued and rushed to hospitals. Authorities said 21 victims were declared brought dead, while several others remain in critical condition, raising fears that the death toll could rise.

Officials said several of those killed were foreign nationals, mainly from Central Asian and African countries.

The Delhi Fire Service initially reported that the fire had broken out at the nearby Lemon Green Restaurant. However, police later clarified that the blaze originated at the Flourish Stay B&B located in the congested Hauz Rani locality.

Firefighters and rescue personnel rushed to the scene after receiving information about the incident and launched a large-scale evacuation operation. More than 40 occupants were rescued from the building and shifted to hospitals for treatment.

The fire was later brought under control, but search and rescue operations continued as teams combed the premises for any remaining occupants.

The cause of the fire has not yet been ascertained. Fire department and police officials are investigating the incident.

The tragedy comes a day after a suspected LPG cylinder explosion led to the collapse of a building in Delhi’s Mukundpur area, injuring 10 people. (Agencies)