18 foreigners among 21 dead in Delhi Malviya Nagar fire; victims from Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Africa
Hindustan Times • • world
Key Points:
- A fire in a five-storey bed and breakfast building in Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning killed 21 people, with at least 18 identified as foreign nationals from Nigeria, Mozambique, Bangladesh, Somalia, Liberia, and Afghanistan.
- The fire started around 8:30 am, initially suspected to be caused by a cylinder blast, but officials now believe a short circuit may have triggered the blaze.
- The building housed a restaurant on the ground floor and a hotel on the upper floors, with the fire originating in the hotel section.
- Ten police personnel were injured during rescue operations, demonstrating immediate and courageous response efforts to control the fire and save lives.
- The incident highlights safety concerns, including lack of ventilation in the building, which complicated escape and rescue efforts.