Officials said at least 40 people have been rescued so far in one of the worst such incidents in the Indian capital in recent years.
Morning Rundown: California governor race too close to call, Ukraine attacks Putin’s hometown, and Musk set to become world’s first trillionaireNEW DELHI — At least 21 people were killed in a fire at a hotel in Delhi on Wednesday, police said, in one of the worst such incidents in the Indian capital in recent years.
Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The hotel was located in Malviya Nagar in south Delhi, they said, a predominantly residential area popular with students and young professionals. Television visuals showed a building on fire, smoke billowing out and charred exteriors as residents watched from a narrow lane nearby.
“There was reportedly a restaurant operating on the ground floor of the building ... it is most likely that the fire was connected to that restaurant,” local administration official Jitendra Kumar told reporters.said the loss of lives was tragic and extended his heartfelt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
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