Delhi fire news: Cylinder blast triggered deadly blaze that killed 21 at Malviya Nagar B&B
A cylinder blast at a restaurant in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, led to a devastating fire that has claimed at least 21 lives. The incident occurred on June 3, 2026, and resulted in numerous injuries, with many victims in critical condition. Emergency services responded quickly, rescuing over 40 individuals and transporting them to local hospitals for treatment.
- ▪The fire started at Lemon Green Restaurant at 8:45 am and quickly escalated.
- ▪Max Hospital reported that 39 patients were treated, with 18 declared dead upon arrival.
- ▪The fire was extinguished by 10:25 am, and the cause is still under investigation.
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Delhi fire news: Cylinder blast triggered deadly blaze that killed 21 at Malviya Nagar B&BDelhi fire news: Earlier in the day, officials said the fire started in Lemon Green Restaurant at 8.45 am.Updated on: Jun 03, 2026 2:01 PM ISTReported by Ridhima GuptaEdited by Priyanjali NarayanShare viaCopy link A cylinder blast caused the massive fire at an eatery at south Delhi's Malviya Nagar, which then snowballed into a deadly blaze, killing at least 21 so far, according to an official statement from Max Hospital.Firefighters rescue a foreign national from a hotel fire in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
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