21 dead as massive fire engulfs hotel in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar
At least 21 people were killed and several others injured after a massive fire broke out at the Lemon Green Restaurant building in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning. The blaze spread rapidly through the structure, trapping many occupants inside and prompting a major emergency response.
Firefighters battled the flames for several hours and rescued numerous people from smoke-filled rooms and corridors. Those injured in the incident were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
According to reports, several foreign nationals were among the victims. Authorities are working to identify those who lost their lives and notify their families.
Teams from the fire department, police, and disaster management agencies carried out extensive rescue operations at the site. The area was cordoned off to facilitate emergency efforts. Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes as people attempted to escape the burning building.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Officials have launched an investigation to establish how the blaze started and whether any fire safety violations contributed to the tragedy.
Authorities said rescue and recovery operations are ongoing, while a detailed inquiry into the incident is underway. The disaster is being regarded as one of the deadliest fire accidents reported in Delhi in recent years.
