Delhi Tragedy: Death Toll Rises To 21 After Massive Malviya Nagar Fire; PM Narendra Modi Announces ₹2 Lakh Ex-Gratia For Victims’ Families | Video
· Free Press Journal
New Delhi: A massive fire broke out in a bed and breakfast hotel in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people.
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Several of those killed are foreigners, mainly from Central Asia and Africa, officials said.
The loss of lives due to a fire incident in Malviya Nagar, Delhi is tragic. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. Authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 3, 2026
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from…
#WATCH | Delhi | On a major fire incident in his assembly constituency of Malviya Nagar, BJP MLA Satish Upadhyay says, "There are 21 casualties and 47 people rescued so far."
— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2026
"This incident occured at 8.51 am. We are here isnce 9am. Within no time, the fire department and… pic.twitter.com/DUZfJQdqjx
Massive Fire at Malviya Nagar, 20 dead and many injured
— Saurabh Bharadwaj (@Saurabh_MLAgk) June 3, 2026
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Earlier in the day, officials said the fire started in Lemon Green Restaurant at 8.45 am. Police later clarified that the blaze was actually at the Flourish Stay B&B in Hauz Rani in the congested Malviya Nagar area.
#WATCH | Delhi | Malviya Nagar fire incident | Fire Officer AK Malik says, "The Fire Department received the call at 8.50 AM. Initially, seven fire tenders were dispatched to the scene. More vehicles were on their way, but eventually, all the required units arrived. As soon as… https://t.co/pbpHXuIslO pic.twitter.com/Auki121FCI
— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2026
More than 40 people were rescued and rushed to hospital where 21 were declared brought dead. There are fears that the death toll might rise further as several of those injured are critical.
The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Further details are awaited.
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