Inferno in Delhi: Hotel Fire Claims 21 Lives

A devastating fire at a Delhi hotel claimed at least 21 lives, including 12 foreign nationals. The blaze started on the ground floor, likely linked to a restaurant. Witnesses reported people jumping from the building to escape. Authorities are investigating, with the building owner detained.

A fire at a hotel in Delhi has resulted in the deaths of at least 21 individuals, 12 of whom were foreign nationals, police reported on Wednesday. This marks one of the most tragic fire incidents in the national capital since 2022. The nationalities of the foreign victims remain officially unconfirmed, although reports suggest that they include individuals from Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Liberia.

Amidst the chaos, witnesses reported seeing residents using mattresses from a nearby store to help those jumping from the building in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar. The incident saw individuals leaping from the upper floors of the hotel to escape the raging inferno, with some assisted by local residents.

Preliminary investigations suggest the fire originated from the ground and first floors, possibly linked to a restaurant operation, according to local officials. Emergency services evacuated and provided medical help to 49 people, with eight discharged after treatment. A case has been filed, and investigations are underway, with the building's owner under detention.