Tragic Fire at Delhi Hotel Claims 21 Lives, Over 40 Rescued
Massive Fire in Delhi's Malviya Nagar Hotel Kills 21, 40 Rescued

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A devastating fire at the Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, resulted in 21 fatalities and over 40 rescues. Eyewitnesses reported chaos as flames spread rapidly, prompting occupants to jump from upper floors. Emergency services responded promptly, with many victims being foreign nationals seeking medical treatment.
- 01The fire broke out at approximately 8:48 AM at Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar, Delhi.
- 02Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as people jumped from the building to escape the flames.
- 03The incident resulted in 21 confirmed deaths, including over 15 foreign nationals.
- 04More than 40 individuals were rescued and transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
- 05Local MLA Satish Upadhyay commended the swift response of emergency services, which helped mitigate the disaster.
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A massive fire erupted at the Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, on Wednesday morning, leading to the tragic loss of at least 21 lives and the rescue of over 40 individuals. Eyewitness accounts revealed a chaotic scene as flames engulfed the multi-storey building, forcing many occupants to jump from upper floors in a desperate attempt to escape. Local resident Sher Khan recounted the initial small fire that rapidly escalated, while another witness described seeing multiple people jumping to safety. Delhi Police confirmed that the fire was reported at 8:48 AM, and emergency responders arrived quickly to conduct rescue operations. Among the deceased were more than 15 foreign nationals, many of whom were in Delhi for medical treatment. BJP MLA Satish Upadhyay praised the timely action of emergency services, stating that their prompt response prevented a more severe tragedy. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing as search and rescue operations continue.
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The fire incident has deeply affected the local community and raised concerns about safety regulations in hospitality establishments.
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