Malviya Nagar fire: Delhi eatery had approval for 6 rooms, was operating 24
A fire at a bed-and-breakfast in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, resulted in at least 21 fatalities and numerous injuries. The establishment was reportedly operating 24 rooms despite having approval for only six, raising concerns about safety violations. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire and whether licensing regulations were breached.
- ▪The fire broke out at Flourish Stay B&B, which was operating beyond its permitted capacity.
- ▪At least 21 people died, with many others injured, including foreign nationals.
- ▪Witnesses reported that residents and local shopkeepers participated in rescue efforts before emergency services arrived.
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Malviya Nagar fire: Delhi eatery had approval for 6 rooms, was operating 24Malviya Nagar fire: Officials are examining whether any violations of licensing and safety norms may have contributed to the scale of the tragedy.Updated on: Jun 03, 2026 1:54 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link A bed-and-breakfast (B&B) in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar where a fire killed at least 21 people on Wednesday was allegedly operating far beyond its permitted capacity, with officials indicating that the establishment was running 24 rooms despite having approval for only six.The fire broke out at Flourish Stay in Delhi's Malviya Nagar area.
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