Tragic Fire in Delhi Hotel Claims 21 Lives as Locals Aid Rescue Efforts
Delhi fire: Locals threw bricks, used mattresses to rescue people
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A devastating fire at a hotel in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, resulted in 21 fatalities, including 12 foreign nationals. Eyewitnesses recounted locals using bricks and mattresses to assist trapped individuals. The building's single entrance and locked roof contributed to the high casualty rate.
- 01The fire at the hotel in Malviya Nagar claimed 21 lives, including 12 foreign nationals and 9 Indians.
- 02Eyewitnesses reported that locals broke windows with bricks to help trapped individuals escape.
- 03Only one main entrance existed, and access to the roof was locked, preventing many from escaping.
- 04Residents laid out mattresses to cushion the fall for those jumping from upper floors, successfully saving around 15 people.
- 05Lovkesh Bajaj, the hotel owner, claimed he was not personally managing the premises and deflected blame to others.
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A tragic fire at a hotel in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, resulted in the deaths of 21 individuals, including 12 foreign nationals. Eyewitness accounts reveal that locals rushed to the scene, using bricks to break windows and facilitate the escape of trapped occupants. One resident described how they quickly arranged mattresses outside the building to catch those jumping from upper floors, ultimately saving around 15 people. The building's design, featuring only one main entrance and a locked roof, significantly hindered escape efforts, with many victims succumbing to smoke inhalation. The hotel owner, Lovkesh Bajaj, arrested following the incident, claimed he had delegated management responsibilities and suggested that structural changes were routine. The rapid spread of the fire and the lack of adequate escape routes contributed to the high casualty rate, as many inside the building were unable to escape in time.
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The fire has raised concerns about safety regulations in buildings in Delhi, particularly regarding emergency exits and fire safety protocols.
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