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Single entry-exit route: 21 killed after fire engulfs Delhi hotel; woman jumps from 3rd floor with kid

At least 21 people were killed and several others injured after a massive fire broke out at a restaurant in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning, officials said. The blaze erupted at Flourish Stay B&B, which had only single entry-exit route. A large-scale rescue operation was launched involving the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), police, and ambulance services.

Times of India 7d ago

Race against smoke & time: Inside the rescue op at Delhi hotel inferno that killed 21

A large-scale rescue operation involving the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), police and ambulance services was launched on Wednesday after a massive fire broke out at Flourish Stay B&B in Delhi's Malviya Nagar, killing at least 21 people and injuring several others. The Delhi Fire Service received a call about the fire at around 8.50 am and rushed multiple fire tenders to the spot. Abhilash Kumar Malik, chief fire officer (South Zone) stated, "We...

Times of India 7d ago

No way out: Sealed windows, sensor gates turned Delhi hotel into death trap during fire

Sealed glass windows, sensor-operated gates that reportedly failed during the blaze, overcrowded rooms, and multiple fire safety violations turned a hotel in Malviya Nagar into a death trap on Wednesday. The fire left 21 people dead and several others trapped as smoke and flames quickly engulfed the building, severely restricting occupants' chances of escape. Preliminary findings by the Delhi Fire Services suggest that the devastating fire may have originated near the staircase on the ground...

Times of India 7d ago

4 dead in south Delhi building collapse

At least four people were killed and several others injured after a four-storey building collapsed near Saket Metro Station in south Delhi on Saturday evening, triggering a massive rescue operation. 10 people had been pulled out from the rubble late evening as teams from the Delhi Fire Service, NDRF and other agencies continued search efforts at the site in Saidulajab. The Delhi Fire Service received the distress call at 7.44 pm, and dispatched emergency units to the site.

Times of India 10d ago

Delhi hotel fire kills at least 21 people, injures dozens

A fire at a restaurant and hotel in Delhi has killed at least 21 people and injured more than 40 others. Residents were seen dragging mattresses from a local store to help people jump from the burning building. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences and promised financial compensation for those affected.

ABC Australia 7d ago

Delhi fire tragedy: In Hauz Rani, residents rely on ‘themselves, neighbours’ as fears linger

As one enters Hauz Rani in South Delhi, the aftermath of a tragedy still hangs heavy over the narrow lanes where a massive fire at Flourish Stay B&B claimed 21 lives. The bylanes are tight, almost claustrophobic, with homes pressing in from both sides, making navigation difficult even on foot. Overhead, a dense web of tangled electrical and communication wires stretches across the locality—drooping, overlapping and hanging dangerously close to rooftops.

Times of India 5d ago

Illegal construction, locked terrace, multiple lapses: What made Delhi hotel fire rescue ops difficult

Illegal construction, a locked terrace, no fire safety certificate, a single entry and exit point, and a lack of basic firefighting systems — Flourish Stay Bed and Breakfast seems to have flouted every rule in the book. An initial probe has revealed that the B&B was licensed to operate as a six-room establishment but had morphed into a 25-room hotel. Its B&B licence was valid till 2027.

Times of India 6d ago

Fire breaks out at restaurant in Delhi's Malviya Nagar; 3 rescued

At least 10 people were killed after a fire broke out at a restaurant in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area on Wednesday morning. The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said it received a call at 9.45am and rushed teams to the spot. A total of 11 people were rescued from the building, officials added.

Times of India 7d ago

Delhi hotel fire: Lookout notice issued against owner, his wife; manhunt on

A lookout circular has been issued against the owner of a hotel building in Malviya Nagar and his wife after a fire that killed 21 people in south Delhi on Wednesday. The hotel was allegedly operating at nearly four times its permitted capacity, had no fire safety clearance, and was functioning from a building where additional floors were constructed without informing authorities, officials said. A police source said teams have conducted raids at multiple locations, including the residences...

Times of India 7d ago

As ACs run nonstop in 45°C heat, are Delhi homes facing a growing fire hazard?

As temperatures across Delhi-NCR climb past 45 degrees Celsius, air-conditioners are now running almost constantly in homes, apartments and residential societies. In this extreme heat, another problem is quietly showing up inside these spaces: The risk of AC-related fires. What usually begins as a basic attempt to beat the summer heat can sometimes spiral into something far more dangerous.

Times of India 10d ago