- 21 people were killed after a fire broke out in a hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar this morning
- Fire broke out around 8:50 am in Flourish Stay's basement restaurant
- About 40 guests were inside, including foreign nationals who were in the country for treatment
At least 21 people were killed and more than 40 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 in the restaurant of the Flourish Stay hotel, which was reportedly located in the basement of the five-storey building. The fire later spread to a hotel, Micasa Inn, next to it.
An official said that two water engines, two water bowsers, a quick-response vehicle and other firefighting units were sent after they received the distress call from the predominantly residential area, which is densely populated and is popular with students and young professionals.
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The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
A video showed some people jumping from the burning building to save their lives. Mattresses were spread on the ground to cushion the fall of people.
"I saw four to six people breaking the glass and jumping from the building to escape the fire. One person's leg appeared to have been broken after the fall," a witness told reporters.
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The hotel, located in the narrow lanes of Hauz Rani, comprised about 25 rooms. It reportedly had accommodated around 40 guests, including foreign nationals who were in the national capital for medical treatment. They preferred Flourish Stay as it was close to the Max Super Speciality Hospital in Saket, one of the top hospitals in South Delhi.
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Most of the guests in the hotel were reportedly sleeping when the fire broke out.
Delhi Hotel Fire: Killer Lapses?
Sources told NDTV that Flourish Stay had been granted a licence by the Delhi government under a bed and breakfast (B&B) concept. Under this permission, only six rooms were allowed. However, the hotel was reportedly operating 25 rooms, including rooms in the basement.
Authorities are also verifying whether the hotel had obtained a fire NOC (no objection certificate).
The hotel also had only one entry and exit point.
Restaurant Chef Recalls Fire Horror
Kesar Singh, a chef working at the hotel's restaurant, recounted that it was around 8:00 am when he attempted 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," Negi said.
PM Modi, Rekha Gupta Condole Deaths
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the loss of lives in the fire incident was "tragic" and announced Rs 2 lakh aid for the families of the victims.
"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," his office posted on X.
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…
He also said the injured would be given Rs 50,000.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said she was "deeply saddened" by the loss of lives.
"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," she wrote on X.
Immediately upon receiving information about the incident, teams of Delhi Fire Services, Delhi Police, DDMA, CATS Ambulance Services and other emergency response agencies were mobilised and launched rescue and relief operations, Gupta said.
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.…
"Their swift response helped in rescuing & evacuating several persons from the affected premises," she added.
She said the Delhi government is closely monitoring the situation.
"All necessary medical assistance & support are being extended to the affected families. In this hour of grief Delhi Govt. stands firmly with the affected families. We remain committed to providing every possible support to those impacted by this tragedy," Gupta said.
