Delhi Hotel Fire: 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.
Follow Updates on Delhi Hotel Fire:
Delhi Hotel Fire: 3 Big Lapses
- The hotel had permission to operate six rooms, but was operating 25
- Some rooms were built in basement too
- Only one entry-exit point
Delhi Hotel Fire: Guests Escape Fire From A Hotel Window
A family of foreign nationals hangs from a hotel window as fire engulfs the building in New Delhi.
Delhi Hotel Fire | Hotel Had Permission For 6 Rooms: Sources
According to sources, the hotel had been granted a licence by the Delhi government under a Bed and Breakfast (B&B) concept. Under this, the hotel was allowed to have only six rooms. The hotel was reportedly operating 25 rooms, including rooms in the basement.
Delhi Hotel Fire: Home Minister Amit Shah Grieves The Loss Of Lives In Fire
"My heart is deeply grieved by the fire incident in Malviya Nagar, Delhi. The local administration is engaged in relief and rescue operations. My condolences are with those who have lost their loved ones in this heart-wrenching tragedy. May God grant strength to the bereaved families to bear this sorrow. The injured are being provided with the best medical facilities. I pray for the swift recovery of all the injured," Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote in a post on X.
दिल्ली के मालवीय नगर में आग लगने की घटना से मन अत्यंत व्यथित है। स्थानीय प्रशासन राहत एवं बचाव कार्य में जुटा हुआ है। इस हृदयविदारक घटना में जिन लोगों ने अपने परिजनों को खोया है, मेरी संवेदनाएँ उनके साथ हैं। ईश्वर शोकाकुल परिवारों को यह दु:ख सहने की शक्ति प्रदान करें। घायलों को…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 3, 2026
Delhi Hotel Fire: The Hotel Had Single Entry And Exit
According to the Delhi Police, the hotel had only a single entry and exit point.
The police will register a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
Delhi Hotel Fire: 13 Injured Admitted To AIIMS Trauma Center
Thirteen injured individuals - three civilians and 10 police personnel - who sustained burn injuries in the fire have been admitted to AIIMS trauma center.
Delhi Hotel Fire: Chef Recounts Horrific Fire Incident
Kesar Singh, a chef working at the hotel's restaurant, narrated the terrifying ordeal and said that it was around 8 am when tried to switch on an electric stove, causing flames to suddenly flare up. He soon realised that a fire had already engulfed the hotel.
"I immediately alerted my assistant that the hotel was on fire," he said. "When I stepped outside, I saw that the entire hotel was on fire. I somehow managed to escape."
Delhi Hotel Fire: 25 Rooms, 40 Guests, Mostly Foreign Nationals
Located within the narrow lanes of Hauz Rani, Flourish Stay B&B in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar comprised of 25 rooms and was accomodating 40 guests, most of whom were foreign nationals, a local said.
At the time of the incident, most of the guests were asleep.
Delhi Hotel Fire: Locals Rescue A Foreign National From Hotel Fire
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.
Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the devastating fire incident in Malviya Nagar.
— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) June 3, 2026
My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured and for strength & courage to all those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.…
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.
#Watch | Woman jumps to safety as fire engulfs in Delhi's Malviya Nagar pic.twitter.com/zdtys4r8fV
— NDTV (@ndtv) June 3, 2026
Delhi Hotel Fire: 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.
The loss of lives due to a fire incident in Malviya Nagar, Delhi is 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.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 3, 2026
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from…
Delhi Hotel Fire: At Least 40 People Were In The Building
It is believed that around 40 people were in the five-storey building. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
A video showed some people jumping to the ground from the burning building to escape the fire.
Delhi Hotel Fire
Police, firefighters and health officials at the site after a fire broke out in a restaurant in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar.
Delhi Hotel Fire: 20 Killed In Massive Fire At Delhi Restaurant In Malviya Nagar
At least 20 people were killed and several others rescued after a fire broke out at a hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar this morning. The fire broke out around 8.50 am at Flourish Stay B&B, following which multiple fire engines were rushed to the area.
