Delhi, June 03: At least 21 people have died in a fire at a hotel in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar this morning.
According to the police, they received the news of the fire incident at Flourish Stay B&B at 8:48 am and immediately launched rescue, evacuation and relief operations.
The fire has been extinguished with the assistance of eight fire engines. More than 40 persons have been rescued and shifted to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. Rescue and search operations are still underway.
Delhi Hotel Fire: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Extends Support To The Families Of Victims
“Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the devastating fire incident in Malviya Nagar,” wrote Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
“My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured and for strength and courage to all those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy,” she added.
Gupta assured that the Delhi government is closely monitoring the situation and extending all necessary medical assistance and support to the affected families.
“In this hour of grief Delhi government stands firmly with the affected families. We remain committed to providing every possible support to those impacted by this tragedy,” she added.
Delhi Hotel Fire: Hotel Guests Were Attendants Of Patients Admitted To Max Hospital
Most of the guests at the hotel were foreign nationals who had traveled to the country for medical treatment. These guests were attendants of the patients admitted to Max Hospital.
Delhi Hotel Fire: Women Jump From Building To Escape Fire At South Delhi Hotel
Videos from the scene showed at least women jumping from the upper floors to escape the fire.
Desperate to escape the blaze, two women were seen jumping from the building amid the raging flames on to the road in front of the hotel to save their lives. Locals were seen rushing to help the women as they landed on the mattresses laid out by locals to help those trapped.
PM Modi Condoles Loss Of Lives In Delhi Hotel Fires, Announces Rs 2 Lakh Compensation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and described the loss of lives in the Delhi hotel fire incident as “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,” he wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
PM Modi announced compensation of Rs 2 lakh from Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the family of those killed in the fire and Rs 50,000 to those injured.
