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At least 21 people have been killed after a fire broke out at the Flourish Stay B&amp;B hotel in New Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Wednesday. More than 40 people were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

At least 21 people have been killed after a fire broke out at the Flourish Stay B&B hotel in New Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Wednesday. More than 40 people were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Of the 21 killed, 17 were foreign nationals from countries including Liberia, Nigeria, Mozambique and Bangladesh. Many had traveled to New Delhi for medical treatment and were staying near the Max Super Speciality Hospital.

Of the 21 killed, 17 were foreign nationals from countries including Liberia, Nigeria, Mozambique and Bangladesh. Many had traveled to New Delhi for medical treatment and were staying near the Max Super Speciality Hospital.

The hotel was licensed to operate only six rooms under Delhi's Bed and Breakfast scheme, but was allegedly running around 25, including some in the basement. The building had only one entry and exit point and lacked a fire No Objection Certificate.

The hotel was licensed to operate only six rooms under Delhi's Bed and Breakfast scheme, but was allegedly running around 25, including some in the basement. The building had only one entry and exit point and lacked a fire No Objection Certificate.

Delhi Police have filed an FIR under culpable homicide provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the hotel owner, Lovkesh Bajaj, was reported to have absconded. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi also ordered an investigation into the incident.

Delhi Police have filed an FIR under culpable homicide provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the hotel owner, Lovkesh Bajaj, was reported to have absconded. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi also ordered an investigation into the incident.

Eyewitnesses and opposition politicians also allege fire brigades arrived up to an hour late, though Delhi Fire Service Chief AK Malik said crews reached the site immediately after receiving the emergency call at 8:50 a.m.

Eyewitnesses and opposition politicians also allege fire brigades arrived up to an hour late, though Delhi Fire Service Chief AK Malik said crews reached the site immediately after receiving the emergency call at 8:50 a.m.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for each injured person.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for each injured person.

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At least 21 people were killed when a fire broke out at the Flourish Stay B&B hotel in New Delhi's Malviya Nagar on June 3, 2026. More than 40 people were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

At least 21 people were killed when a fire broke out at the Flourish Stay B&B hotel in New Delhi's Malviya Nagar on June 3, 2026. More than 40 people were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Of the 21 killed, 17 were foreign nationals from countries including Liberia, Nigeria, Mozambique and Bangladesh. Many had traveled to New Delhi for medical treatment and were staying near Max Super Speciality Hospital.

Of the 21 killed, 17 were foreign nationals from countries including Liberia, Nigeria, Mozambique and Bangladesh. Many had traveled to New Delhi for medical treatment and were staying near Max Super Speciality Hospital.

The hotel was licensed to operate six rooms under Delhi's Bed and Breakfast scheme but was allegedly running around 25 rooms, including some in the basement. The building had only one entry and exit point and lacked a fire No Objection Certificate.

The hotel was licensed to operate six rooms under Delhi's Bed and Breakfast scheme but was allegedly running around 25 rooms, including some in the basement. The building had only one entry and exit point and lacked a fire No Objection Certificate.

Delhi Police filed an FIR under culpable homicide provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the hotel owner, Lovkesh Bajaj, was reported to be absconding. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi also ordered an investigation into the incident.

Delhi Police filed an FIR under culpable homicide provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the hotel owner, Lovkesh Bajaj, was reported to be absconding. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi also ordered an investigation into the incident.

Eyewitnesses and opposition politicians alleged fire brigades arrived up to an hour late, while Delhi Fire Service Chief AK Malik said crews reached the site immediately after receiving the emergency call at 8:50 a.m.

Eyewitnesses and opposition politicians alleged fire brigades arrived up to an hour late, while Delhi Fire Service Chief AK Malik said crews reached the site immediately after receiving the emergency call at 8:50 a.m.

The Malviya Nagar hotel fire wasn't just a tragedy — it was the predictable result of rampant regulatory failure. The building had no fire NOC, illegal basement rooms, a single exit and zero ventilation, yet authorities let it operate at four times its licensed capacity. Twenty-one people are dead because enforcement was nonexistent, and that's criminal negligence, not bad luck.

The Malviya Nagar hotel fire wasn't just a tragedy — it was the predictable result of rampant regulatory failure. The building had no fire NOC, illegal basement rooms, a single exit and zero ventilation, yet authorities let it operate at four times its licensed capacity. Twenty-one people are dead because enforcement was nonexistent, and that's criminal negligence, not bad luck.

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Emergency responders acted fast and saved lives when the Malviya Nagar fire broke out, with fire teams, DDMA and local residents all mobilizing immediately. Delhi's government has already pledged strict inspections and accountability for safety violations. The system responded, leaders across party lines condemned the incident, and officials are now examining every permit and NOC to make sure this never happens again.

Emergency responders acted fast and saved lives when the Malviya Nagar fire broke out, with fire teams, DDMA and local residents all mobilizing immediately. Delhi's government has already pledged strict inspections and accountability for safety violations. The system responded, leaders across party lines condemned the incident, and officials are now examining every permit and NOC to make sure this never happens again.

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21 Killed in New Delhi Hotel Fire, 17 Foreign Nationals

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The Malviya Nagar hotel fire wasn't just a tragedy — it was the predictable result of rampant regulatory failure. The building had no fire NOC, illegal basement rooms, a single exit and zero ventilation, yet authorities let it operate at four times its licensed capacity. 21 people are dead because enforcement was nonexistent, and that's criminal negligence.

The Malviya Nagar hotel fire wasn't just a tragedy — it was the predictable result of rampant regulatory failure. The building had no fire NOC, illegal basement rooms, a single exit and zero ventilation, yet authorities let it operate at four times its licensed capacity. 21 people are dead because enforcement was nonexistent, and that's criminal negligence.

While there will always be rogue criminals, such as the absconded manger in this case, the real indictment here is the poor response of emergency services. With eyewitnesses suggesting there were signs of fire up to an hour before emergency vehicles arrived, the whole region should be focused on improving services for the sake of future safety.

While there will always be rogue criminals, such as the absconded manger in this case, the real indictment here is the poor response of emergency services. With eyewitnesses suggesting there were signs of fire up to an hour before emergency vehicles arrived, the whole region should be focused on improving services for the sake of future safety.

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