At least 21, mostly foreign nationals, dead in fire at India hotel
Summary
A fire broke out early Wednesday morning in a hotel in Delhi, India, killing at least 21 people, most of whom were foreign visitors. The fire spread quickly from the ground-floor restaurant to the upper floors while many guests were asleep, and rescue efforts are ongoing.Key Facts
- The fire started around 8:50 a.m. local time in the restaurant of the Flourish Inn Stay hotel in Malviya Nagar, Delhi.
- At least 21 people died, including 17 foreign nationals from African and Central Asian countries.
- There were 47 people inside the hotel when the fire began.
- Some guests tried to escape by jumping from upper floors.
- The hotel served many medical tourists visiting the nearby Max Hospital Saket.
- The hospital treated 15 injured people and received 18 victims who died from the fire.
- The hotel had no valid fire safety certificate according to a preliminary investigation.
- The fire may have started due to an electrical short circuit, but investigations are still ongoing.
- India’s Prime Minister announced financial aid for the families of the victims and those injured.
- Delhi’s police registered a case of culpable homicide against unknown persons related to the fire.
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