21 Killed in New Delhi Hotel Fire, Including 17 Foreign Nationals
Authorities said 47 people were inside and 40 were rescued as police opened an investigation into possible safety lapses.
- A fire erupted Wednesday morning at the Lemon Green restaurant in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, killing at least 21 people as emergency teams evacuated dozens from the multi-storey building.
- Preliminary inquiries indicate the property, licensed as a six-room 'Bed and Breakfast' called Flourish Stay, allegedly operated around 25 rooms, while authorities investigate if a short circuit triggered the blaze.
- Emergency crews rescued more than 37 people from the smoke-filled premises, with many victims identified as foreign nationals from Central Asia and Africa.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced 200,000 rupees for families of the deceased and 50,000 rupees for the injured, while Delhi Minister Ashish Sood promised strict action against negligent owners.
- This incident highlights recurring safety lapses in India, where building laws are frequently flouted, as officials examine if systemic violations contributed to the deadly fire.
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REPORTING - A New Delhi hotel was ravaged by flames on Wednesday, killing 21 and wounding some 40 people. The facility housed foreign patients attracted by the cost of care in India.
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The deadly hotel fire in South Delhi has triggered widespread outrage and renewed scrutiny of urban safety standards after at least 21 people lost their lives in one of the capital’s worst fire tragedies in recent years. As investigators continue examining the site, residents and civic groups are questioning how alleged safety violations went unchecked in a densely populated neighborhood. Forensic experts, police personnel, and emergency respons…
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