At least 21 people killed after fire sweeps through New Delhi building
A devastating fire in a New Delhi building has resulted in at least 21 fatalities and numerous injuries. The incident occurred in the Malviya Nagar neighborhood, which is known for its dense population and popularity among students. Emergency services managed to extinguish the blaze and rescue over 40 individuals, with some victims being foreign nationals seeking medical treatment in India.
- ▪At least 21 people have died due to a fire in a New Delhi building.
- ▪The building housed a restaurant on the ground floor and a hotel above.
- ▪More than 40 people were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals.
- ▪Local residents participated in the rescue efforts alongside firefighters.
- ▪Some victims were foreign nationals who had traveled to India for medical treatment.
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World News At least 21 people killed after fire sweeps through New Delhi building By Associated Press Published June 3, 2026, 10:26 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google NEW DELHI — A fire swept through a building in a New Delhi neighborhood Wednesday, killing at least 21 people and injuring several others, police said. The building in the Malviya Nagar neighborhood in the southern part of the city had a restaurant on the ground floor and a hotel above. The predominantly residential area is densely populated and is popular with students and young professionals. 5 Local people rescue a foreign national from a hotel fire in New Delhi, India.
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