Delhi hotel fire kills at least 21 people, injures dozens
A devastating fire at a hotel in New Delhi has resulted in at least 21 fatalities and over 40 injuries. Witnesses reported that residents attempted to assist those trapped by dragging mattresses to help them escape. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed condolences and promised financial support for the victims' families.
- ▪The fire occurred in a hotel and restaurant located in the Malviya Nagar neighborhood of Delhi.
- ▪Witnesses described scenes of panic as people jumped from the building to escape the flames.
- ▪More than 40 individuals were rescued and taken to local hospitals, with several in critical condition.
- ▪An inquiry into the cause of the fire is set to be conducted, with potential arrests for those responsible.
- ▪Some victims were foreign nationals who had come to India for medical treatment.
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Fire at Delhi hotel kills at least 21 peopleTopic:FiresWed 3 Jun 2026 at 11:03pmWed 3 Jun 2026 at 11:03pmWed 3 Jun 2026 at 11:03pmLocals attempt to douse a fire at a hotel in New Delhi. (AP: Manish Swarup)In short:A fire at a restaurant and hotel in Delhi has killed at least 21 people and injured more than 40 others.Residents were seen dragging mattresses from a local store to help people jump from the burning building.What's next?India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences and promised financial compensation for those affected.abc.net.au/news/fire-at-delhi-hotel-kills-at-least-21-people/106757012Link copiedShareShare articleAt least 21 people have been killed and more than 40 injured when fire ripped through a hotel in Delhi, police say, in one of the deadliest…
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