Fire at New Delhi hotel kills at least 21 people
A devastating fire at a hotel in New Delhi has resulted in at least 21 fatalities. The blaze, which broke out in a densely populated area, led to the rescue of over 40 individuals who were taken to local hospitals. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, with initial reports suggesting a possible connection to a restaurant on the ground floor.
- ▪At least 21 people have been declared dead in a fire that broke out at a hotel in New Delhi.
- ▪The fire occurred in the Malviya Nagar neighborhood, a popular area for students and young professionals.
- ▪More than 40 people were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals following the incident.
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NewsFire at New Delhi hotel kills at least 21 peopleIt took eight fire engines to extinguish the blaze, as more than 40 people were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo21 people have been declared dead so far in a fire that broke out at a hotel in the Indian capital. [Manish Swarup/AP Photo]By AFP, Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026At least 21 people have been killed in a fire that ripped through a hotel in New Delhi, police said, in one of the deadliest blazes in the Indian capital in years.The fire broke out on Wednesday in a building in the Malviya Nagar neighbourhood in the southern part of the city, which has a…
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