Fire sweeps through New Delhi building, killing at least 21 people
Fire sweeps through New Delhi building, killing at least 21 people
At least 21 people were killed when a fire ripped through a hotel in New Delhi on Wednesday (Jun 3), one of the deadliest blazes in the Indian capital in recent years.
The fire broke out in the morning at Flourish Stay, a bed-and-breakfast in a congested neighbourhood in the south of the city.
Residents joined rescue efforts, helping evacuate people trapped inside and carrying some of the injured to safety. More than 40 people were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The blaze was eventually brought under control with the help of eight fire engines, police said. The cause of the fire was not immediately clear.
