A fire broke out in a hotel in south Delhi, killing 21 people, including 18 foreigners. The fire started on the first floor of the building, probably in a restaurant. More than 40 people were rescued, some of the victims are in critical condition.
- Fire breaks out in hotel in south Delhi, killing 21 people
- Among the victims are 18 foreign nationals from several countries
- Over 40 people rescued, two in critical condition
Progress of the fire in a hotel in south Delhi
The fire broke out early in the morning in a four-storey hotel in the Malviya Nagar area. According to the police, the fire broke out on the first and second floors, which led to people being trapped on the upper floors. Witnesses said that several people were forced to jump from windows to escape the flames. Information about the fire was published by Reuters.
Victims and survivors
The total death toll is 21 people, 18 of whom are foreign nationals. Among them are people from Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique and Liberia. More than 40 people were evacuated, 13 patients were taken to the nearest hospital, two of whom are in critical condition.
The role of local residents in rescue
Residents of the area quickly helped the victims. They took mattresses from a local shop and laid them out on the road to cushion the falls of those jumping from the windows. “A woman and her child jumped from the third floor onto a mattress,” said one eyewitness.
Possible cause of the fire
According to local officials, the fire may have started in a restaurant located on the ground floor of the building. Rescue services quickly arrived at the scene, deployed eight fire engines and extinguished the fire around noon.
Service response and follow-up
The police and firefighters coordinated their actions, which resulted in the rescue of more than 40 people. The victims were hospitalised for medical treatment. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing to establish the exact circumstances of the tragedy.
