Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire
A fire in a multi-storey building in Delhi has resulted in at least 21 fatalities, including many foreign nationals. The building reportedly operated as a bed-and-breakfast for patients and their families seeking medical treatment. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and whether the building had the necessary permits to operate as such.
- ▪At least 21 people have died and several others were injured in the fire in Delhi.
- ▪Many victims were foreign nationals from South Asian countries who were in India for medical treatment.
- ▪The building was allegedly functioning as a bed-and-breakfast for patients and their relatives.
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Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire35 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNikita YadavDelhi ReutersFirefighters and police officers stand at the site after the fire in DelhiAt least 21 people have been killed and several others injured after a fire tore through a multi-storey building in India's capital Delhi, police say.Many of the victims were foreign nationals from South Asian countries who had travelled to India for medical treatment or to accompany relatives undergoing care, local media reported.The building allegedly operated as a bed-and-breakfast catering to patients and relatives of those receiving treatment at a nearby private hospital.More than 40 people were rescued and taken to hospital.
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