In Photos | Fire fighters rescue dozens from a devastating hotel fire in Delhi
A devastating fire at a hotel operating in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area claimed the lives of at least 21 people on Wednesday morning. A majority of those who died were foreign nationals.
The fire occurred at the multi-storey restaurant located in the Hauz Rani area of South Delhi. The blaze started at around 8:50 AM. Photo: AP
The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) received information about the incident at approximately 9:45 AM and immediately dispatched firefighting and rescue teams to the spot. Photo: AP
DCP South Anant Mittal told the media, “Today, at 08:48 AM, information was received regarding a fire at Flourish Stay B&B, Malviya Nagar. Local police staff immediately reached the spot and commenced rescue, evacuation, and relief operations. Photo: AP
A majority of those who died were foreign nationals, although the exact number is yet to be confirmed. Photo: AP
As rescue and relief operations continued, investigators began examining several possible lapses that may have contributed to the high death toll. Photo: AP
Preliminary findings have pointed to concerns regarding fire safety compliance, building usage, and emergency evacuation arrangements. Photo: AP
The Delhi Fire Service said 37 people were rescued from the basement of the building and shifted to hospitals through CATS ambulances. Photo: AP
One of the key issues under investigation is whether the hotel complied with mandatory fire safety regulations. According to the Delhi Fire Service, no Fire No Objection Certificate (NOC) had been issued to the hotel. Photo: AP
A detailed investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the fire and to identify any violations that may have contributed to one of the deadliest fire tragedies in the national capital in recent years. Photo: AP
