A fire at a hotel in Malviya Nagar, south Delhi, has resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 21 people and injuries to over 40 others. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday morning, saw numerous guests trapped on higher floors as flames engulfed the building. Eyewitness accounts describe harrowing scenes of individuals jumping from windows, with local residents using mattresses from a nearby shop to cushion their falls. The fire broke out shortly before 9 AM local time, and emergency services dispatched eight fire tenders to combat the blaze, which was finally extinguished around midday. Local officials indicated that the fire likely started in a restaurant on the ground floor. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences reported receiving 13 patients, with two in critical condition. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow over the incident and assured that authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected.